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FV53 VKE

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,701 mi
Last recorded168,701 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 168,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

•Rear exhaust bracket broken others in place

Fail 12 Feb 2020 168,677 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken others in place

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 160,369 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 160,369 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 153,003 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high handbrake travel

Pass 17 Jan 2017 147,293 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 17 Jan 2017 147,293 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 18 Jan 2016 142,861 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 142,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 134,823 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 126,865 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 118,161 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 107,973 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 107,956 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 93,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 93,871 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 83,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,446 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 73,263 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear and o/s/f discs corroded

windsrcreen chipped out of wipper sweep

Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,263 miles

rear and o/s/f discs corroded

windsrcreen chipped out of wipper sweep

Pass 11 Dec 2007 63,440 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 56,035 miles

slight play in both front linkrods

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 VKE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

FV53 VKE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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