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FL53 FSE

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,993 mi
Last recorded134,993 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 134,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,925 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,381 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 120,381 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 114,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 108,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,393 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,745 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,186 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 75,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,754 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 59,368 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 46,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,577 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 FSE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

FL53 FSE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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