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FH53 HHD

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,109 mi
Last recorded162,109 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 162,109 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 162,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 155,882 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 148,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 141,908 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 136,461 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 131,893 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 131,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 125,076 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 125,070 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 120,224 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 120,197 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 114,816 miles

unable to test n/s/r seatblet - child seat fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 106,998 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 99,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2009 89,298 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 77,469 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,129 miles

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

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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FH53 HHD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH53 HHD, 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 FH53 HHD registered?

FH53 HHD is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FH53 HHD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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