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FL53 KGG

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,214 mi
Last recorded113,214 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 113,214 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 113,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 109,341 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake needs adjustment.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,972 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,584 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,033 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 97,033 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing, small cracks in tyre tread

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to nearside rear door panel.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 92,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing, small cracks in tyre tread

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to nearside rear door panel.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,133 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 89,133 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,696 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 82,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,658 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 43,280 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 43,280 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,087 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,735 miles

crack at bottom of o/s/r light unit.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,824 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 26,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,214 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 KGG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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