MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear seats not presented
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn low
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn low
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside 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 on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing (3.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose onto fuel filter perished
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, balding outer raised edge and small cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose onto fuel filter perished
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit, worn smooth on outer edge
offside rear tyre starting to wear low
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine area ()
engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust bracket broken,system still supported
slight play both front lower arm bushes
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust bracket broken,system still supported
slight play both front lower arm bushes
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front inner wheel arches display scuff marks due to tyre contact
both front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges
engine covers and underhshielding are in place
nearside rear tyre has a stepped tread but it is very close to the limits of wear on the inner edge
rear wiper blade has split
windowscreen wiper although clearing the screen they are starting to split
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front inner wheel arches display scuff marks due to tyre contact
both front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges
engine covers and underhshielding are in place
nearside rear tyre has a stepped tread but it is very close to the limits of wear on the inner edge
rear wiper blade has split
windowscreen wiper although clearing the screen they are starting to split
both front brake hoses are starting to perish
engine covers and undershielding in place
nearside headlight has no direct pattern. I suspect the bulb is incorrectly fitted. The headlight is currently not dazzling oncoming drivers though
rear suspension coil springs are partially hidden due to suspension arrangement
Nearside Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
both front brake hoses are starting to perish
engine covers and undershielding in place
nearside headlight has no direct pattern. I suspect the bulb is incorrectly fitted. The headlight is currently not dazzling oncoming drivers though
rear suspension coil springs are partially hidden due to suspension arrangement
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all seats must be upright and secured for test.
front lock to lock bump stops worn
front tyres worn on inner edges.
power steering fluid slight leak from top.
unable to fully check rear springs.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all seats must be upright and secured for test.
front lock to lock bump stops worn
front tyres worn on inner edges.
power steering fluid slight leak from top.
unable to fully check rear springs.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
O/S/R upper side light not working
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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FG53 VBE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 October 2003.
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