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ExpiredMileage
82,793 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front and both rear coil springs corroded
evidence of tyres fouling inner wheel arch covers
front fog lamps not working
offside front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly damaged
offside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge
possible power steering fluid seepage or A/C dye
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end insecure to shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front and both rear coil springs corroded
evidence of tyres fouling inner wheel arch covers
front fog lamps not working
nearside rear reversing lamp not working
offside front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly damaged
offside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge
possible power steering fluid seepage or A/C dye
x1 exhaust bracket broken
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays are fitted obscuring some underside components
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Steering lock stops appear to be worn as there is evidence of the front tyres touching the deflection shields
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front CV boot is insecure
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear exhaust mounting is broken
Steering lock stops appear to be worn as there is evidence of the front tyres touching the deflection shields
Unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind.
Both rear coil springs slightly corroded
Offside front coil spring corroded
On both the offside and nearside front there is evidence of tyre contact with the deflection shield
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear coil springs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside front coil spring corroded
On both the offside and nearside front there is evidence of tyre contact with the deflection shield
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear exhaust mounting broken
Very uneven rear disc pad wear
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion on all 4 coil springs
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
offside front tyre worn on edges and side walls slightly splitting
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
offside front inner cv boot slightly leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front inner cv boot slightly leaking
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
nearside front brake slightly binding
corrosion on both rear coil springs
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
cracks on petrol cap rubber seal
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
cracks on petrol cap rubber seal
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BG53 FZP is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FZP, 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.
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BG53 FZP is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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