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FL53 HWU

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

150,556 mi
Last recorded150,556 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 HWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 150,556 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides and both front to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2017 140,215 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 140,215 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 125,647 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,406 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 57,988 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,616 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,869 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,185 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,701 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 HWU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

FL53 HWU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is FL53 HWU safe to buy?

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