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FV53 GUD

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

180,346 mi
Last recorded180,346 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 180,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 178,852 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 169,061 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 167,808 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 165,280 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2015 117,642 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 113,462 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 110,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 96,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,401 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 85,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,157 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,049 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 50,049 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,502 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 GUD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

FV53 GUD is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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