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AO53 LZA

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,401 mi
Last recorded72,401 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2012 72,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,401 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,928 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 63,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,327 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 39,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,462 miles

Offside Outer brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LZA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 LZA, 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 LZA registered?

AO53 LZA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AO53 LZA safe to buy?

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