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FG53 PBO

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,319 mi
Last recorded156,319 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 PBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 156,319 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 156,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 137,001 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 137,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,312 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 119,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 111,845 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 111,845 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,747 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 97,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,175 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 93,175 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet struts weak

exhaust corroded and rear mount broken

front brake discs corroded

front brake hoses corroded

front suspension arm bushes seperating and slight play

osr tyre close to limit 2254517

rear brake discs corroded

slight play front roll bar link

some dents and scratches

Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,827 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 82,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust silencers badly corroded & rear mount broken

front wishbone bushes seperating slightly

slight play steering rack / play both front track rod ends

suspect slight play front roll bar links

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,125 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 64,125 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres close to limit 2254517Y

movement in both wishbone front bushes

nsf fog lamp cracked, couple small dents scratches

rear brake discs worn & starting to corroded

slight play steering

Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 15,434 miles

Nearside Rear 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 PBO is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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