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BG53 FXM

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,448 mi
Last recorded188,448 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2012 188,448 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 174,121 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2011 174,113 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 151,798 miles

drivers side bump stop worn

Fail 8 Oct 2009 132,875 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 132,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 114,016 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 114,016 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 90,854 miles

Both front lower wishbone bushes split.

Stone chip in windcreen.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 62,345 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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BG53 FXM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 FXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 FXM registered?

BG53 FXM is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 FXM safe to buy?

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