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FE53 OMV

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

203,715 mi
Last recorded203,715 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 203,715 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2026 203,715 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2025 199,870 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 194,417 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 188,978 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 184,251 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 179,650 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 173,925 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 164,615 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 156,176 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 145,717 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 137,760 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 136,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 128,272 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 122,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 122,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 117,630 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 117,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 110,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 110,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 102,142 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn,and discs worn and corroded

o/s/f lower arm front bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,003 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 88,722 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,722 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 78,799 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 68,045 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 OMV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OMV, 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 OMV registered?

FE53 OMV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FE53 OMV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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