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FD53 KSN

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

191,979 mi
Last recorded191,979 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KSN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 191,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 189,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 189,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 185,541 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 185,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 180,013 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 180,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 174,507 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 174,507 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 167,123 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 161,701 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 161,701 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 154,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 154,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 146,499 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 146,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 138,928 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 138,927 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 131,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 122,250 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 112,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 103,319 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 103,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 88,219 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 64,816 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 KSN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KSN, 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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FD53 KSN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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