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FG53 TXR

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,411 mi
Last recorded179,411 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 TXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 179,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms nearside and off side corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 178,608 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 177,943 miles

Nearside Front Foglamp not working.

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 176,454 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 174,338 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 174,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 174,029 miles

All tyres worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators,esp nearside front.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 171,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 171,383 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 164,068 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 164,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 158,321 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 151,934 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 147,135 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 143,644 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 131,821 miles

Oil leak

front pads low

Pass 29 Dec 2010 119,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres have very uneaven wear to inside edges limiting the safe use of the tyres

parking brake long travel but has reserve aplication

Fail 24 Dec 2010 119,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres have very uneaven wear to inside edges limiting the safe use of the tyres

parking brake long travel but has reserve aplication

Fail 6 Nov 2009 102,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 102,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,851 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2007 68,006 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,651 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 TXR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

FG53 TXR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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