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FV53 BOJ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,979 mi
Last recorded157,979 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 BOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 157,979 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 148,759 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,482 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 127,948 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 118,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 112,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 101,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 101,530 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake hose poorly routed

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 82,772 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front brake hose slightly twisted

rearmost seats down at time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2011 82,752 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front brake hose slightly twisted

rearmost seats down at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,211 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,452 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,523 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,354 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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FV53 BOJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV53 BOJ, 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 FV53 BOJ registered?

FV53 BOJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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