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FG53 TXJ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,224 mi
Last recorded209,224 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 TXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 209,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 204,463 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 199,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jan 2015 192,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake hose clamp marks on nearside rear flexi

Fail 22 Jan 2015 192,711 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake hose clamp marks on nearside rear flexi

Pass 18 Feb 2014 184,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2013 176,772 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 158,454 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 158,454 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 139,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osr brake disc pitted/corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 139,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

osr brake disc pitted/corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 118,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 97,333 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)

front number plate is chiped

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,770 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 TXJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

FG53 TXJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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