MOT Status
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158,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Parking Brake Lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment or wear
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering reservoir area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear very low reading from handbrake
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from power steering reservoir area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear very low reading from handbrake
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component resevoir (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component resevoir (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
auxilliary belt area noisy.
fuel cap seal poor.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
auxilliary belt area noisy.
fuel cap seal poor.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s/r tyre deflated & worn on outer edge
rear tyres perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s/r tyre deflated & worn on outer edge
rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear silencer corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Small crack to front number plate
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front no plate cracked
front wishbone bushes showing cracks
nearside rear tyre is on 2mm
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL53 GHO is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 FL53 GHO, 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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FL53 GHO is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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