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AM53 DVH

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,616 mi
Last recorded147,616 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 147,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,912 miles

Exhaust brackets corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 132,912 miles

Exhaust brackets corroding

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 119,977 miles

slight play in n s track rod end.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,170 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 106,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,725 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,759 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,750 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,058 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,706 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,615 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,625 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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AM53 DVH is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM53 DVH, 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 AM53 DVH registered?

AM53 DVH is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AM53 DVH safe to buy?

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