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AK53 HXU

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

257,009 mi
Last recorded257,009 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 257,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all discs scored

Fail 14 Oct 2011 243,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 243,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 215,907 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 215,680 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 215,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside and nearside headlamp pattern incorrect

Pass 8 Oct 2009 188,825 miles

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)

front & rear number plates has sleight water ingress.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 163,111 miles

chip in windscreen

front numberplate cracked and delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front fog light lenses cracked

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit and worn on inner edges - STRONG ADVICE

offside front brake pads getting low

offside rear handbrake efficiency low

rear numberplate delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 18 Sep 2008 162,848 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

chip in windscreen

front numberplate cracked and delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front fog light lenses cracked

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit and worn on inner edges - STRONG ADVICE

offside front brake pads getting low

rear numberplate delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 4 Oct 2007 121,608 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)

exhaust hanger brackets corroding

front exhaust downpipe braiding and outer flexible joint broken (STRONG ADVICE)

front number plate slight damage

nearside and offside front fog light lenses cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 6 Oct 2006 88,133 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 6 Oct 2006 88,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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AK53 HXU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AK53 HXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 HXU registered?

AK53 HXU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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