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FA53 BYP

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

215,099 mi
Last recorded215,099 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 215,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2024 212,595 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 211,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2023 211,011 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 206,047 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 205,274 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 203,354 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 203,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 202,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2019 202,935 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 201,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2017 198,176 miles

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2017 198,166 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2016 185,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Nov 2016 185,247 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2015 178,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Dec 2015 178,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Dec 2014 170,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 170,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 157,372 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 141,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 118,893 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play nearside steering rack joint

Pass 5 Sep 2011 118,893 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play nearside steering rack joint

Pass 20 Sep 2010 107,008 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 107,007 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 91,613 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,081 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,937 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,105 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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FA53 BYP is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FA53 BYP, 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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FA53 BYP is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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