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FB52 BND

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,357 mi
Last recorded196,357 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 BND
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 196,357 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 183,415 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 174,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 162,353 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 150,938 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 150,938 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 133,866 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 133,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 116,508 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,453 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have cuts in side wall. both tyres 2.5mm

Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,453 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside and offside front tyres have cuts in side wall. both tyres 2.5mm

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,284 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 81,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,155 miles

play in both sides of the steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2009 67,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in both sides of the steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,651 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

unable to check rear most seatbelts

Fail 13 Mar 2008 58,651 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

unable to check rear most seatbelts

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,241 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,714 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,714 miles

seat belt has not been removed from the centre rear childs seat for inspection

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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FB52 BND is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FB52 BND, 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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FB52 BND is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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