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FV53 HHW

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,835 mi
Last recorded180,835 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 180,835 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 180,831 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 179,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and front struts and springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 25 Jan 2019 179,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and front struts and springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 30 Oct 2017 179,382 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres have worn outer edges and nearside front has sidewall damage not to the cords

handbrake only just met requirements weak offside rear advise further attension

Pass 27 Sep 2016 175,257 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 170,851 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 153,371 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 135,802 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,265 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 119,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 102,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 102,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,332 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 88,332 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 72,747 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,747 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,180 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 HHW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

FV53 HHW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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