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FM52 DKN

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,064 mi
Last recorded125,064 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 DKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2015 125,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front bottom arm bushes worn and becoming unbonded

both front tyres worn

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Dec 2013 112,152 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 106,732 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 106,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 101,383 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 20 Dec 2010 92,968 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Dec 2009 86,954 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 86,954 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,086 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,999 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,545 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 45,545 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Dec 2005 34,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 34,898 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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FM52 DKN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FM52 DKN, 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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FM52 DKN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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