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FH53 HHE

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,093 mi
Last recorded115,093 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 115,093 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 108,490 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 108,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 102,751 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 102,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,721 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 97,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,453 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 85,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,201 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,166 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,195 miles

front brakes getting worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,423 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 47,481 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 47,481 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 36,138 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,138 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,036 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 30,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HHE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HHE, 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 HHE registered?

FH53 HHE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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