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FP53 VNE

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

225,841 mi
Last recorded225,841 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VNE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 225,841 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake only just met minimum requirement

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 223,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 219,082 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 218,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 213,951 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 210,025 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 210,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 203,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 194,787 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 186,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 175,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 168,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2011 168,029 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2010 160,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 149,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 136,125 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 136,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 120,888 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 102,944 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 VNE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

FP53 VNE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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