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FB53 FTE

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,370 mi
Last recorded154,370 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 154,370 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 154,370 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 137,304 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 120,157 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2010 120,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 99,264 miles

advise corrosion to rear brake discs

advise off side front side light dim

advise only to slight smearing to front wipers

advise only to slight weathering to off side front disc

advise slight feathering to rear tyres

Fail 13 May 2009 99,264 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise corrosion to rear brake discs

advise off side front side light dim

advise only to slight smearing to front wipers

advise only to slight weathering to off side front disc

advise slight feathering to rear tyres

Pass 16 May 2008 72,065 miles

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 16 May 2008 72,065 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 19 May 2007 42,375 miles

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

Surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 19 May 2007 42,375 miles

Surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

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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FB53 FTE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FB53 FTE, 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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FB53 FTE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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