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AO53 TXL

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

188,196 mi
Last recorded188,196 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 188,196 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 188,191 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 171,953 miles

Nearside Front inner c.v gaiter damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2017 171,949 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 158,951 miles

crack in lower part of windscreen

front tyres bald inner edge

front wishbone bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Apr 2016 158,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in lower part of windscreen

front tyres bald inner edge

front wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2015 148,642 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 143,174 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 137,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 137,414 miles

Offside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 123,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2011 107,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2010 94,240 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 94,240 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2009 84,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 84,393 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,081 miles

N/S/F suspension arm front bush seperating

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,079 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,040 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 TXL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

AO53 TXL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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