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FG53 VAY

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

228,560 mi
Last recorded228,560 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 228,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear shocks and springs are corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 228,560 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear shocks and springs are corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 219,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 208,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 208,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 200,275 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 200,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 193,941 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear springs and shocks corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 185,852 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 185,813 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 172,901 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 172,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 160,566 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 154,199 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 154,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 148,260 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 148,259 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,973 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 138,962 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 129,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 129,700 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 120,747 miles

Both front brake discs corroded @ edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 110,523 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on outer edges on inside faces

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal cracked

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 99,642 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Slight power steering fluid leak at reservoir

Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,398 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 87,398 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,162 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,734 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,980 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 VAY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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