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FL53 KGA

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,551 mi
Last recorded101,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 KGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,551 miles

Center exhaust mount bracket is broken but system is still adequatley supported.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 101,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Center exhaust mount bracket is broken but system is still adequatley supported.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,120 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 88,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,709 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 84,596 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,869 miles

Both front tyres approaching wear indicators

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,844 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

Unable to see forward testable items due to plastic covers and general design

Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,555 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,638 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,563 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 KGA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

FL53 KGA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is FL53 KGA safe to buy?

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