MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,264 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated some cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside mirror cover missing.
Offside some play in steering tie rod ball joint.
some travel on handbrake.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated some cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside mirror cover missing.
Offside some play in steering tie rod ball joint.
some travel on handbrake.
Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose some cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside some play in steering tie rod ball joint.
some surface rust on fuel filter.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose some cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside some play in steering tie rod ball joint.
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
some surface rust on fuel filter.
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside some play in steering tie rod ball joint.
engine light on.
some surface rust on fuel filter.
Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside. (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside. (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear 2nd side light not working.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge.
Offside some play in steering tie rod ball joint.
engine light on.
some surface rust on fuel filter.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both headlamp beam patterns poor.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both headlamp beam patterns poor.
N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear number plates starting to dis-colour
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate deteriorating
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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FH53 ZYW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 FH53 ZYW, 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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FH53 ZYW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 December 2003.
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