MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,407 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Anti skid massage on (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Motor running all the time (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs pitted and corroded due to only doing 7 miles since Feb 2021 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water on the inside off the head light (4.1.4 (b))
Timing belt over due
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Head light wiper blades split
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Car only done 6 miles with in the last year. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Car only done 6 miles with in the last year. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Car only done 6 miles with in the last year. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Car only done 6 miles with in the last year. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Car only done 6 miles with in the last year. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Car only done 6 miles with in the last year. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge About the wear though to the cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Car only done 6 miles with in the last year. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Car only done 6 miles with in the last year. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
All tyres wear on their edges
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All tyres wear on their edges
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
All Brake discs pitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres getting near to the limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust bracket about to fail.
Rear Wiper blade split.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OS Wiper blade just starting to split on the edgw
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight oil misting on the PAS pump
Both front lower suspension arm bushs have slight cracking and play
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Both front lower suspension arm bushs have slight cracking and play
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
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FG53 VAA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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