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AD52 WKS

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,795 mi
Last recorded140,795 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 WKS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 140,795 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 137,523 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Seen under front bumper area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,135 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 134,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 8 Mar 2023 129,234 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 129,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 125,624 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 125,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 123,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 122,571 miles

Offside Front inner steering rack end slight movement

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 121,182 miles

front number plate cracked

handbrake long

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 119,110 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 119,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low main beam (1.8)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 115,887 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 112,938 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp outer glass cracked

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler neck loose but not insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front fog lamp lense cracked

Slight play in offside steering rack arm joint

Pass 13 Mar 2014 106,619 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 103,938 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 100,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSR parking brake noisy-advice attention

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,828 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate in poor condition.

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,562 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,285 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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AD52 WKS is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD52 WKS, 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 AD52 WKS registered?

AD52 WKS is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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