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FE53 OWP

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,699 mi
Last recorded95,699 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 95,699 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 92,515 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 92,515 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 89,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 85,675 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 85,675 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,212 miles

Offside Front Inner track arm has slight play developing

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,342 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,395 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 73,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,501 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,360 miles

Both front inner front wishbone bushs have slight wear and cracking front wheels are touching body work on full lock

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,119 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,380 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,380 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,108 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,537 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 47,533 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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 OWP is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWP, 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 OWP registered?

FE53 OWP is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is FE53 OWP safe to buy?

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