MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Intermediate area. Looks like damper bracket has corroded and sheared off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing hub bolt (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on inner sidewall
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on inner sidewall
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around down pipe flexy area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Probable partially blocked filter in washer tank (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around down pipe flexy area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Low tyre pressure evident
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Steel mounting corroded and broken off, along with missing rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexy pipe joined to catalyst (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake application uneven Up to 60% difference (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexy pipe joined to catalyst (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Especially near side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front A.B.S. Reluctor ring corroded and cracked
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Slight brake bind
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front track rod slight play
offside rear lamp unit damaged
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front track rod slight play
offside rear lamp unit damaged
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FV53 OGU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 OGU, 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 OGU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 December 2003.
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