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AU53 RYN

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,948 mi
Last recorded197,948 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 RYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 197,948 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 192,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 192,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 177,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 164,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 149,779 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 149,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 121,969 miles

Offside IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 121,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,421 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,783 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,135 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 53,135 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,738 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,072 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 RYN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYN, 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 RYN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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