MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
corrosion to exhaust back box top skin
possible slight play in n/s/f track rod end
some splitting to front wishbone front bushes
nail in o/s/f tyre
slight play in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
small chip to windscreen
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
nearside front suspension top mount starting to perish
windscreen chipped
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
engine stabiliser bush split
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
both front wishbones front bushes splitting
engine stabilizer bush seperated
nearside front tyre some wear inner edge
very slight offside steering rack/rod play
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
both front wishbones front bushes starting to split
front discs worn
nearside rear tyre worn outer edge - near limit
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
both front wishbones front bushes starting to split
upper engine stabiliser bush split/torn
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
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
both front wishbones front bushes splitting
offside rear tyre wear inner edge
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
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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