MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))
All four coil springs corroded.
All four tyre valves perished.
Both front tyres badly worn on inner tread.
Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlight wiper split.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust mount corroded.
Condensation build up to offside headlight.
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate cracked.
Headlamp wiper blades split.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust bracket corroded.
coil spring corroded All four coil springs. (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
all for coil springs corroded
All four coil springs corroded.
Cracking to nearside rear tyre outer side wall.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Play to offside of steering rack.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear exhaust bracket corroded.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wear to both front bump stops.
Cracking to offside front and nearside rear tyre valves.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear tyre walls cracking.
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear wiper blade split.
Cracking to offside front and nearside rear tyre valves.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear tyre walls cracking.
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear wiper blade split.
Both front brake flexi's deteriorated.
Both front tyre valve's cracking.
Centre exhaust bracket fractured.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front brake flexi's deteriorated.
Both front tyre valve's cracking.
Centre exhaust bracket fractured.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres close to legal limit
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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FG53 FWZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 FWZ, 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 FWZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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