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FD53 JZF

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

262,597 mi
Last recorded262,597 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 JZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016 262,597 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES BADLY WORN (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 244,846 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jul 2015 244,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2014 226,236 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 226,236 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 209,696 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 209,696 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jul 2012 193,181 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 193,181 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 174,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip device

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

slight smear from wipers

tape arround n/s door mirror surround

wear and scoring to rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2011 174,205 miles

slight smear from wipers

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

brake pedal anti slip device

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape

tape arround n/s door mirror surround

wear and scoring to rear brake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2010 158,571 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 158,571 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 143,516 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 143,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 126,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 100,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 100,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,589 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,589 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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FD53 JZF is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FD53 JZF, 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 FD53 JZF registered?

FD53 JZF is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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