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AO53 JBY

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,593 mi
Last recorded210,593 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 210,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 210,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 199,273 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 189,150 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 178,468 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 161,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 147,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 147,289 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 135,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 135,020 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 125,297 miles

o/s/f suspension top mount partially siezed

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Aug 2010 113,913 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 101,996 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 101,996 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 86,724 miles

nearside front tyre cut on wall

Fail 10 Sep 2008 86,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre cut on wall

Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,018 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,738 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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AO53 JBY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AO53 JBY, 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 AO53 JBY registered?

AO53 JBY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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