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FH53 ZYW

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

136,264 mi
Last recorded136,264 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ZYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 136,264 miles

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.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 136,264 miles

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.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 132,189 miles

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.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 132,189 miles

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.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 125,582 miles

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.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 125,582 miles

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.

Pass 5 May 2016 119,343 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2015 117,495 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 117,495 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2014 115,782 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2013 114,207 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 114,200 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,363 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 104,360 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 92,835 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 92,820 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 83,999 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 83,999 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 71,769 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2009 71,758 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2008 60,097 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 60,092 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2007 52,169 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 52,169 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,060 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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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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