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FP53 WML

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

216,280 mi
Last recorded216,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 216,280 miles

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

O/S/F sub frame bush is cracking.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 205,743 miles

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

Offside front subframe bush cracking.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 195,289 miles

6000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 195,289 miles

6000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 180,399 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 180,399 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 166,980 miles

Blow from exhaust flexi section and crack on catalyst.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 166,980 miles

Blow from exhaust flexi section and crack on catalyst.

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 152,989 miles

Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge.

Small split in cat section of exhaust.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 140,003 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 139,913 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 129,372 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 129,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 128,597 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 128,575 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 118,911 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear low to around 2-3mm. 205-55-r16.

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing the screen.

rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 118,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear low to around 2-3mm. 205-55-r16.

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing the screen.

rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 107,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 97,771 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 97,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,537 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 23 Aug 2007 74,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 58,685 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 58,685 miles

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

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

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 WML is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 FP53 WML, 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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FP53 WML is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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