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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
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
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing weak (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
advise limited inspection plastic covers all areas
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
LTD inspection under arches / sills covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lense damaged not effecting veiw to rear (3.3 (b) (i))
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))
advise ltd inspection plastic covers sill inner wing,floor areas
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
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
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))
n/s headlight poor image
rear exhaust bracket weak corroded
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
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)
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)
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
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)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
rear number plate deteriorating
offside front wheel inner rim damaged
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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FG53 FWW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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