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AU53 OOJ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,029 mi
Last recorded163,029 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 OOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 163,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate slight damage

Fail 12 Feb 2020 163,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate slight damage

Pass 5 Oct 2018 158,709 miles

engine oil level low

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

play in nearside and offside front steering rack inside rubber gaters

slight blow on centre exhaust by rear mounting bracket

srs light was on but went off during test

Fail 5 Sep 2018 158,699 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 148,315 miles

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

Offside Front tyre very bald inside

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low

fuel tank wet nearside

Pass 30 Aug 2016 135,088 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald outside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald inside edge

fuel tank damp nearside

Pass 27 Aug 2015 125,878 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 26 Aug 2014 122,544 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 118,645 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 112,743 miles

Centre rear exhaust mounting corroded

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 103,015 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 103,015 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,443 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)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads and discs getting worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 79,021 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,161 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,509 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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AU53 OOJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 AU53 OOJ, 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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AU53 OOJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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