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DA53 FXW

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,499 mi
Last recorded139,499 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 139,499 miles

Nearside Front slight play steering rod

Offside Front slight footbrake judder

some corrosion rear silencer outer layer

some corrosion to middle exhaust flange bolts

Pass 5 Sep 2014 134,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 130,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 122,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 116,891 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 116,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 102,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 102,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,733 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,568 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 55,567 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,307 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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DA53 FXW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

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

Is DA53 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 FXW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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