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FV52 HYC

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

140,086 mi
Last recorded140,086 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 140,086 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 140,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,849 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 120,727 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Jan 2021 120,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jan 2020 117,418 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

park brake efficiency just passed

Pass 16 Jan 2019 111,623 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 104,673 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fading (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 104,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fading (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 97,415 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides strongly advise replace (3.6.B.4d)

Rear park brakes low efforts advbise attn

Fail 28 Dec 2016 97,415 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides strongly advise replace (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear park brakes low efforts advbise attn

Pass 17 Dec 2015 89,163 miles

Front registration plate secured with tape

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiper blade poor

Rear registration plate secured with tape

child seat fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 89,163 miles

Front registration plate secured with tape

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiper blade poor

Rear registration plate secured with tape

child seat fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 88,855 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,868 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low/ sidewalls scuffed/perrished

Fail 15 Dec 2014 80,865 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low/ sidewalls scuffed/perrished

Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,369 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 72,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,110 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 66,039 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,472 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,187 miles

brake discs pitted and worn.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,981 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,155 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 38,840 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,022 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,568 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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FV52 HYC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FV52 HYC, 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 FV52 HYC registered?

FV52 HYC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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The MOT history for FV52 HYC shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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