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FG53 FWW

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

161,772 mi
Last recorded161,772 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 161,772 miles

Nearside headlamp level adjuster slow to operate

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2026 161,766 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2025 155,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing weak (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise limited inspection plastic covers all areas

Fail 14 Feb 2025 155,038 miles

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing weak (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise limited inspection plastic covers all areas

Pass 1 Mar 2024 154,984 miles

LTD inspection under arches / sills covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 154,511 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lense damaged not effecting veiw to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 154,511 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lense damaged not effecting veiw to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 154,208 miles

advise ltd inspection plastic covers sill inner wing,floor areas

Fail 8 Mar 2022 154,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low poor image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ltd inspection to inner arches and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2021 153,809 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 153,809 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated os,ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper heat shield insircure

Pass 22 Feb 2020 153,477 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 153,477 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 151,759 miles

n/s headlight poor image

rear exhaust bracket weak corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 151,759 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

inspection ltd coverd in mud

n/s headlight poor image

rear exhaust bracket weak corroded

rear wiperblade torn

Pass 16 Mar 2018 149,216 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly os,ns (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded os,ns (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 149,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly os,ns (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded os,ns (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 147,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 144,297 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 140,851 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 137,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 133,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 127,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 123,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear near and offside discs are scored

Pass 19 May 2010 113,790 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,736 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorating

offside front wheel inner rim damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2009 108,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorating

offside front wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,457 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 95,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,868 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 64,394 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 FWW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FG53 FWW, 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 FWW registered?

FG53 FWW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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