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FL53 WUR

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,795 mi
Last recorded126,795 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 WUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 126,795 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Oil leak.

Fail 11 Apr 2019 126,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Oil leak.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 119,748 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 113,550 miles

O/S/R tyre perrishing and worn and inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 113,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

O/S/R tyre perrishing and worn and inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Apr 2016 104,832 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,726 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust section corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 97,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust section corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,447 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

rear bush on off side front lower suspension arm splitting

rear silencer and pipe corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2013 87,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

both rear brake discs corroded

rear bush on off side front lower suspension arm splitting

rear silencer and pipe corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,653 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake aplication un-even

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,650 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake aplication un-even

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,890 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,565 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,585 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,996 miles

front lock stops wearing on lower arms

rear exhaust mounts rusting badly

Fail 15 Oct 2008 53,996 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front lock stops wearing on lower arms

rear exhaust mounts rusting badly

Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,719 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 WUR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WUR, 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 WUR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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