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FV53 HHT

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,171 mi
Last recorded220,171 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 220,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 218,664 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 218,397 miles

Offside Rear Inner edge slight wear

Pass 2 Jun 2018 217,750 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 217,721 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 215,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 215,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 210,422 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 210,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 199,058 miles

front brake pads low

fuel cap sealing ring rubber cracking

grease on o/s outer cv gaiter

some wear in osr drop link

Pass 11 Nov 2011 176,025 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

grease on o/s outer cv gaiter

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 176,017 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

grease on o/s outer cv gaiter

oil leak

rear pads low

some wear in nsr drop link

Fail 26 Oct 2010 151,538 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 151,538 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 151,294 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake pads low

some wear in rear drop links

Pass 27 Oct 2009 125,609 miles

wheels contacting deflection shields on full lock (during mot) but not in normal road use.

Fail 24 Oct 2009 125,609 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

osf/rear pads on limit

wheels contacting deflection shields on full lock (during mot) but not in normal road use.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 102,176 miles

h/brake travel excessive

nsf wheel damaged (inner)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 102,176 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

h/brake travel excessive

nsf wheel damaged (inner)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 73,975 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,325 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 HHT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHT, 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 HHT registered?

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

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