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DA53 FXT

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,160 mi
Last recorded175,160 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 175,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2017 172,792 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 172,792 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 162,693 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 162,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 147,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 147,220 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 137,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 126,872 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

both rear tyres bald on edges just legal

front lockstops are slightly worn

fuel cap seal starting to perish

n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jan 2013 126,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

both rear tyres bald on edges just legal

front lockstops are slightly worn

fuel cap seal starting to perish

n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2012 114,129 miles

front brake flexis badly split

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

rear tyres worn to 1.6mm on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 98,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front comfort bushes slightly split

both front lockstops worn slightly

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge and has a cut on wall

o/s/f tyre on 2mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre wall has a cut in it

Pass 31 Jan 2009 79,604 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,464 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,814 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 66,814 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

HAND BRAKE HIGH

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE TOUTCHING SLIGHTLY ON FULL LOCK

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE RACK END

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 48,945 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DA53 FXT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA53 FXT, 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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What year was DA53 FXT registered?

DA53 FXT is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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