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FG53 ACZ

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,773 mi
Last recorded136,773 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ACZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 136,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 127,158 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,015 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 112,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,199 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 2 Oct 2012 95,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 8 Oct 2011 73,794 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

airbag service due

Pass 29 Jun 2011 162,784 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 162,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 140,231 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside rear view mirror crack but not affecting drivers view.

Offside front CV gaiter perished and starting to crack.

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside rear view mirror glass held on with tape but not insecure.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 112,384 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2009 112,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,105 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 75,881 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,179 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 40,179 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,559 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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FG53 ACZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG53 ACZ, 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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FG53 ACZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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