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FL53 KGE

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,629 mi
Last recorded216,629 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 216,629 miles

Nearside Front foglight missing

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 216,119 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front foglight missing

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 210,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 209,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 209,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 200,599 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

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

trailer electrical socket damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2020 200,597 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

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

trailer electrical socket damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2019 189,744 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 189,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 178,951 miles

Offside Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 178,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 164,468 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 149,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear plastic covered pipebulging in places possible corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 149,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear plastic covered pipe bulging in places possible corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 139,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 131,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 124,595 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 117,146 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 110,059 miles

engine top mount worn

Fail 4 May 2011 110,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine top mount worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 101,760 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 101,522 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/r upper side light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,410 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,862 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2007 63,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,410 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 KGE 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 KGE, 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 KGE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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