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FE53 OLA

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,720 mi
Last recorded147,720 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 147,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 147,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 144,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 141,802 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 139,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2013 137,193 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 137,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 135,483 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 128,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 128,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 120,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 120,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 114,216 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 114,206 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 105,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 99,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 89,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 89,193 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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FE53 OLA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE53 OLA, 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 FE53 OLA registered?

FE53 OLA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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