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DA53 FYJ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,555 mi
Last recorded195,555 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 195,555 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 186,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 177,492 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 168,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 159,484 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs in poor condition

slite play in off side front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Sep 2011 149,198 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 14 Oct 2010 128,155 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 128,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 107,467 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,446 miles

3rd row rear seats (in boot) not fitted at the time of the test.

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 92,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

3rd row rear seats (in boot) not fitted at the time of the test.

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 81,285 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)

osr and nsr seat belts not tested due to child seats being fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2006 61,826 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cosmetic damage to outer wall No structure visible or bulges visible †

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 61,826 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight cosmetic damage to outer wall No structure visible or bulges visible †

Offside Rear 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 FYJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

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

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