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AF53 RPY

2003 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 RPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,698 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 91,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,064 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 89,061 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,938 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 86,935 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,864 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 83,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,612 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 68,064 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,598 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 60,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,857 miles

both rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2012 43,857 miles

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

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 36,576 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,576 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,433 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,969 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,126 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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AF53 RPY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF53 RPY, 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 AF53 RPY registered?

AF53 RPY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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