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AO53 TXG

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,675 mi
Last recorded57,675 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 57,675 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 56,308 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges and perishing slightly

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 55,187 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Strong advise (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,752 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 51,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,894 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,593 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 48,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Small surface cracks in rubber boot

Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,991 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,700 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,613 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 39,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,291 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish and show signs of cracking

exhaust corroded and support bracket broken

Fail 19 Aug 2013 32,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,769 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,718 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 29,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,526 miles

DASH STATUS: service indicator on

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)

sill guards / splash guards / heat sheilds giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 9 Aug 2011 26,514 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

DASH STATUS: service indicator on

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)

sill guards / splash guards / heat sheilds giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,702 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,473 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,831 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 4,856 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 TXG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

AO53 TXG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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