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FM53 KTP

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

171,006 mi
Last recorded171,006 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 KTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 171,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp lens damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken, system still secure

Fail 28 Apr 2022 171,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp lens damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken, system still secure

Pass 4 May 2021 166,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 166,333 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft deformed to the extent that steering is affected tight spot detected at steering wheel (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 163,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 163,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 152,763 miles

both front tyres some wear outer edges

front registration plate deteriorating

perishing to both front suspension top mount bushes

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

some fluctuation to nearside front footbrake

some fluctuation to offside rear footbrake

wear to rear anti roll bar mount bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Jan 2018 143,602 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges+ 3mm tread in places-monitor

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

front registration plate delaminating

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread- monitor

offside rear tyre 3mm tread towards outer edge

rear exhaust silencer top skin corroding

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Jan 2017 132,274 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

possible slight play in n/s/f track rod end

some splitting to front wishbone front bushes

Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,764 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight play in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

small chip to windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2015 108,929 miles

both front indicators starting to fade

corrosion to rear exhaust hangars

nearside front tyre worn both edges approaching limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge on limit

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Jan 2014 97,139 miles

nearside front suspension top mount starting to perish

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Jan 2014 97,139 miles

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

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

front pads getting low and discs worn

nearside front suspension top mount starting to perish

offside front wishbone front bush seperating

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jan 2013 85,291 miles

engine stabiliser bush split

Fail 8 Jan 2013 85,254 miles

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

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

engine stabiliser bush split

Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,824 miles

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

engine stabilizer bush seperated

nearside front tyre some wear inner edge

very slight offside steering rack/rod play

Fail 5 Jan 2012 73,820 miles

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

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

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

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

engine stabilizer bush seperated

nearside front tyre some wear inner edge

very slight offside steering rack/rod play

Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,137 miles

both front wishbones front bushes starting to split

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge - near limit

Fail 5 Jan 2010 49,563 miles

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

both front wishbones front bushes starting to split

upper engine stabiliser bush split/torn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,563 miles

both front wishbones front bushes starting to split

upper engine stabiliser bush split/torn

Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,692 miles

both front wishbones front bushes spliting - recommend replace within next 6 months

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge - close to mot limit

some wear to brake discs

top engine stabiliser bush split

Fail 12 Jan 2009 41,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wishbones front bushes spliting - recommend replace within next 6 months

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge - close to mot limit

some wear to brake discs

top engine stabiliser bush split

Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,477 miles

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

offside rear tyre wear inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2008 33,458 miles

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

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

offside rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,816 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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FM53 KTP is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FM53 KTP, 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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FM53 KTP is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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