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FV53 MPO

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

198,055 mi
Last recorded198,055 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 198,055 miles

Park brake lever travel long but sufficient

Pass 23 Nov 2019 176,153 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 176,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 167,080 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 167,080 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 161,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 155,919 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 150,785 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 150,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 145,377 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 134,818 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 134,631 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 121,164 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,790 miles

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

exhaust centre section mounting bracket corroded off

Pass 12 Oct 2009 82,316 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,612 miles

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

service lamp on

Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,053 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 MPO 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 78.9%.

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 MPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 MPO registered?

FV53 MPO is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is FV53 MPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 MPO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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