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FV53 OGU

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

231,567 mi
Last recorded231,567 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 231,567 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 211,358 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 211,358 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 200,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 200,924 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 193,784 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 1 Dec 2020 193,784 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 186,302 miles

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 186,302 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 176,665 miles

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))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 176,663 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 170,179 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 170,176 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 165,192 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 159,299 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 151,451 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 142,428 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 133,754 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 133,754 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 127,817 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 120,668 miles

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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Pass 23 Nov 2009 113,320 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 104,483 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 94,297 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 83,658 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 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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