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WK53 FLM

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

187,989 mi
Last recorded187,989 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 FLM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 187,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 184,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 184,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 180,302 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 180,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 172,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 163,838 miles

Offside headlamp wiper missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 163,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside headlamp wiper missing

Parking brake require adjustment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 155,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp wiper blade missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 155,807 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp wiper blade missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 149,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp wiper blade missing

Fail 27 Nov 2019 149,811 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Mirror's back plates missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp wiper blade missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 140,724 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 140,724 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 130,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in the bottom of windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 17 Nov 2017 130,819 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in the bottom of windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,687 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

crack in the front windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view

Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

crack in the bottom of windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,212 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 85,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,051 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,014 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 62,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,594 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,433 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cracking up

Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,320 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 34,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,159 miles

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

Offside front tyre outer wall cuts

Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,767 miles

Off side front and rear tyre outer side-wall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,053 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 17,052 miles

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

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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WK53 FLM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WK53 FLM, 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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WK53 FLM is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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