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DA53 FYC

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

201,428 mi
Last recorded201,428 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 201,428 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 201,428 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 186,886 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 173,089 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 173,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 162,981 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 162,981 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 141,054 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 141,049 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 123,064 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 123,064 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 107,306 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 107,305 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 107,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake binding

offside rear brake pad damaged

osf tyre getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,961 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,545 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,838 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 65,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,711 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,468 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,502 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)

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 FYC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

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

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