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FE53 VKL

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,105 mi
Last recorded162,105 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 VKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 162,105 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 162,073 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 148,536 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 139,832 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 134,000 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 134,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 123,096 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 123,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 113,684 miles

Centre exhaust metal support bracket is corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate starting tgo de-lamminate

Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,684 miles

Centre exhaust metal support bracket is corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate starting tgo de-lamminate

Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,183 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

o/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 1 Dec 2011 109,182 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F INNER STEERING ARM WORN

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

o/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2010 102,664 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 102,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 92,071 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 92,071 miles

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 79,000 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 78,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres have cuts in the walls

both n/s wheels buckled

Fail 17 Oct 2007 56,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,889 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 VKL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE53 VKL, 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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FE53 VKL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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