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FV52 OLA

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,521 mi
Last recorded98,521 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 OLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc surface corrosion

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill not checked due to covers (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc surface corrosion

Offside Front brake disc surface corrosion

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill not checked due to covers (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc surface corrosion

engine light on

Fail 1 Dec 2017 98,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and water in headlight (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall and worn on edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc surface corrosion

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill not checked due to covers (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc surface corrosion

Offside Front brake disc surface corrosion

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill not checked due to covers (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc surface corrosion

engine light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,336 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 98,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

damp in nearside front headlight

engine light on

Pass 28 May 2014 92,723 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 92,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2013 81,525 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 81,525 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,664 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 18 Jan 2010 65,122 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 65,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres are worn to 3mm o/s is very close to the cords on the inner edge advise replacement and tracking

o/s rear indicator bulb is faded

Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,068 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 59,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,091 miles

indicator bulbs are faded

n/s front tyre has cuts on the sidewall [no cords visible] and is worn to 3mm,o/s rear worn to 3mm

o/s rear body damage .petrol flap is missing

Fail 30 Jan 2008 48,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

indicator bulbs are faded

n/s front tyre has cuts on the sidewall [no cords visible] and is worn to 3mm,o/s rear worn to 3mm

o/s rear body damage .petrol flap is missing

Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,875 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 OLA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

FV52 OLA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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