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AO53 UYL

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,456 mi
Last recorded136,456 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 136,456 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 136,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 129,971 miles

Front brake discs discolouring on inner faces

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaitor split open

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,061 miles

Offside Front Inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Rear both coil springs corroded

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 13 Jul 2016 116,036 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 108,104 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,193 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,100 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,785 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slightly streak across screen

Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,638 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,386 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,386 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 61,619 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both number plates dis-colouring

Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,619 miles

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

both number plates dis-colouring

Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,566 miles

front & rear number plates have been sprayed with laquer

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread one is deep but not to cords

number plates have spray film on them (starting to go white)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,944 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate starting to seperate (can read ok)

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 UYL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UYL, 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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AO53 UYL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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