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BG53 FZP

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,793 mi
Last recorded82,793 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 82,793 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 82,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,051 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 73,051 miles

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.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,863 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 69,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,166 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

offside front inner cv boot slightly leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2015 62,164 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,564 miles

corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,442 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 52,361 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,291 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 46,285 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,876 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 38,876 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,095 miles

cracks on petrol cap rubber seal

Fail 10 Jul 2009 28,041 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

cracks on petrol cap rubber seal

Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,693 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 13,214 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 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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