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WR53 FSY

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,145 mi
Last recorded194,145 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 FSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 194,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 191,419 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system adequately supported

Fail 6 Jun 2017 191,410 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system adequately supported

Pass 24 Aug 2016 181,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 165,864 miles

Rear exhaust mount insecure but system adequately supported

Fail 18 Aug 2015 165,864 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 May 2015 165,622 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 148,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 148,830 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 139,661 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 129,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2012 129,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 118,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2010 109,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,407 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 95,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 78,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 78,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 58,922 miles

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

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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WR53 FSY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WR53 FSY, 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 WR53 FSY registered?

WR53 FSY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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