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FV53 CCU

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,687 mi
Last recorded227,687 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 CCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 227,687 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 227,687 miles

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))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 225,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 225,647 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 225,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 214,646 miles

Hand brake only just made limits 16%

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 214,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% offside higher reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake only just made limits 16%

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 203,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear tyres worn/cracking on inside edge

Fail 15 Jan 2018 203,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear tyres worn/cracking on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 199,201 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 199,192 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both scrubbed

Pass 19 Jan 2016 194,983 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2016 194,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 173,617 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 173,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 144,190 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 144,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 134,861 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 122,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 110,647 miles

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

Oil leak

both tront tyres worn on inners

center exhaust braket broken off

Pass 23 Nov 2009 96,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 80,847 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,161 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 50,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 CCU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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