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FV53 BPK

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,680 mi
Last recorded167,680 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 BPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 167,680 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 163,830 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 158,176 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 139,724 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 139,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 129,456 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 129,449 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 123,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 119,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,866 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 104,269 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Both front. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,269 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Both front. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,516 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 98,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 92,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s/r disc pitted.

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,352 miles

O/s/r disc pitted.

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,699 miles

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

o/s/r disc in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,699 miles

o/s/r disc in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,751 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,503 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r disc badly marked

Fail 11 Jun 2010 71,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,604 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre splits in tread and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre splits in tread

Fail 13 Jun 2008 62,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre splits in tread and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre splits in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,526 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 51,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 BPK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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