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FG53 ADO

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,274 mi
Last recorded195,274 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ADO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 195,274 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 192,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 186,216 miles

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

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

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2018 180,459 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 174,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 168,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 168,432 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 160,216 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 19 Jan 2015 160,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 25 Apr 2014 152,653 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2014 152,653 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2013 140,738 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 132,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 119,809 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 105,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,965 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 89,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,958 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,262 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,633 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 ADO is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG53 ADO, 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 FG53 ADO registered?

FG53 ADO is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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