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AT53 CWP

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

222,675 mi
Last recorded222,675 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 CWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 222,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 222,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 207,245 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 207,245 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 190,223 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 190,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate loose

Pass 21 Mar 2017 174,455 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

engine front support linkage bush getting worn

Fail 21 Mar 2017 174,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

engine front support linkage bush getting worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 156,342 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

engine front support mounting bracket bush getting worn/ deteriorated

rear exhaust system deteriorated/ corroded slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2016 156,342 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

engine front support mounting bracket bush getting worn/ deteriorated

rear exhaust system deteriorated/ corroded slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2015 144,549 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 144,549 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 126,591 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 126,590 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,889 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 110,888 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,938 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 96,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,694 miles

inner faces of front brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,268 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 38,459 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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AT53 CWP is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AT53 CWP, 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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AT53 CWP is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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