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AO53 LFX

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,020 mi
Last recorded184,020 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 184,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 178,879 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 178,879 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 169,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 169,374 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 160,073 miles

parking censor wires were exposed

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 149,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 149,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 140,229 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,126 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 129,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 119,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlight beam image slightly distorted but meets required standard

Offside rear tyre has slight outer side wall kerb damage

Slight play in nearside and offside end of steering rackl ball joints

Fail 14 Sep 2015 119,417 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlight beam image slightly distorted but meets required standard

Offside rear tyre has slight outer side wall kerb damage

Slight play in nearside and offside end of steering rackl ball joints

Pass 22 Sep 2014 109,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,340 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,406 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside front side light dim

Play in offside rear anti-role bar center bush

Slight play in nearside inner rack ball joint

Fail 28 Sep 2012 88,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside front side light dim

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Play in offside rear anti-role bar center bush

Slight play in nearside inner rack ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,641 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,982 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2009 58,924 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,495 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,893 miles

both front wheels lightly rubbing inner arch guards on full lock

catalytic convertor cracked at rear allowing exhaust to drop against centre cross member however exhaust is not blowing and is secure

hand brake would benefit adjustment

nsf lower forward suspension arm forward bush deteriorated

nsr wheel outer rim and outer tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LFX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

AO53 LFX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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