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FG53 OGC

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,705 mi
Last recorded111,705 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,705 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,870 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,141 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 102,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,276 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,350 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic sill covers fitted , not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,308 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 92,308 miles

Emissions not tested Large hole in silencer analyser not picking up readings, (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer, (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 88,488 miles

Nearside Front slight free play in rack end joint

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 88,488 miles

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

Nearside Front slight free play in rack end joint

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,432 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brakepipes are slightly corroded

exhaust systerm is corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,432 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brakepipes are slightly corroded

exhaust systerm is corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

suspesion rear bushes are deterating

Fail 12 Aug 2013 76,522 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspesion rear bushes are deterating

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,818 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,789 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 28,615 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,615 miles

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

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 OGC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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