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AP52 ETR

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,022 mi
Last recorded177,022 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 ETR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 177,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 177,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 164,532 miles

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

Offside Rear BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 164,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 125,473 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 125,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,041 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Hand brake travel.

Minor chips on front screen.

O/S head lamp wiper missing.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 116,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel filter corroded.

Hand brake travel.

Minor chips on front screen.

N/S wiper rubber split.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 111,112 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 111,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

ENG man light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r top position lamp not working

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,889 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 105,888 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 99,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 99,169 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,891 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,143 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,269 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,374 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,096 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,809 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AP52 ETR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AP52 ETR, 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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AP52 ETR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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