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2003 VOLVO V70
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- Registration FD53PYU
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expired 21 Dec 2020
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 287,095 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020 5 Jun 202610 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 287,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 276,301 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Panhard rod, slight bend. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Front Fog lights not working, nearside front lens broken glass.
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 276,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17w (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering fluid level low.
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Panhard rod, slight bend. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Front Fog lights not working, nearside front lens broken glass.
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
14 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 266,125 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
8 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 266,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
15 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 245,847 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017 5 Jun 202615 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 245,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
22 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 244,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
9 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 225,785 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016 5 Jun 20267 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 225,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 211,171 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 5 Jun 202622 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 211,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
22 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 190,516 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 190,516 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 170,546 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
3 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 170,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 149,494 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012 5 Jun 202611 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 149,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
4 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 124,161 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2011 5 Jun 20264 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 124,161 MI
5 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 114,095 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 114,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
28 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 103,789 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 93,022 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2007 5 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 92,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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FD53PYU was registered on 2003-11-28
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