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FP53 NZU

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

317,798 mi
Last recorded317,798 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 NZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 317,798 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all road springs becoming corroded

n.s front outer c.v boot becoming perrished

o.s front anti roll bar end link becoming worn

rear anti roll bar D bushes becoming worn

Pass 7 Nov 2022 298,560 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken, system still adequately supported.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 286,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 276,451 miles

Offside Front side light dim

Offside wing mirror cracked slightly

front subframe ,rear bushes perished / cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

windscreen damaged slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2020 276,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front side light dim

Offside wing mirror cracked slightly

front subframe ,rear bushes perished / cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

windscreen damaged slightly

Pass 10 May 2019 261,786 miles

Both rear "D" bushes perished.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 261,786 miles

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

Both rear "D" bushes perished.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 252,310 miles

n.s front anti roll bar end link has slight play

rear exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

Fail 10 May 2018 252,310 miles

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

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

n.s front anti roll bar end link has slight play

rear exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

Pass 11 May 2017 241,541 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 238,513 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 233,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 228,449 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 223,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 218,354 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 213,808 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 206,844 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 201,116 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 194,801 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 194,801 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 150,501 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 104,907 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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FP53 NZU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FP53 NZU, 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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What year was FP53 NZU registered?

FP53 NZU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is FP53 NZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 NZU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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