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FL53 EYT

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,157 mi
Last recorded150,157 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 EYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 150,157 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsr,osr D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 150,157 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning x2 nsf,osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsr,osr D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 146,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 146,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 142,309 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 137,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 137,842 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 136,393 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 132,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,674 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 118,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 107,326 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 107,326 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,097 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs pitted/lipped innerface

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 98,097 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake discs pitted/lipped innerface

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking and offside rear tyre tread damaged

vehicle tested as presented rear seats folded down

Pass 28 Nov 2013 90,416 miles

corroded lip on front brake disc

Pass 25 Oct 2012 77,604 miles

Both rear tyre treads low

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 25 Oct 2012 77,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre treads low

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,483 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 63,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,321 miles

ofside front wishbone bush starting to split

ofside rear brake disc scored

Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front tyres outer side walls cut but not down to ply or cord!.

nearside and offside hand brake noisey on rollers

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,801 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,127 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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FL53 EYT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL53 EYT, 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 FL53 EYT registered?

FL53 EYT is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FL53 EYT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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