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AU53 ZNJ

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

199,773 mi
Last recorded199,773 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 199,773 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 199,114 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 198,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 197,385 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 189,048 miles

Heat shield loose ..

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 189,043 miles

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

Heat shield loose ..

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 179,755 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 179,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 169,413 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 169,411 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 158,724 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,547 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 143,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 125,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,406 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 109,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,892 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,933 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,420 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 67,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,234 miles

NSF road wheel inner rim slightly dented.

NSF tyre outer sidewall surface damage/scuffing

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 32,234 miles

NSF road wheel inner rim slightly dented.

NSF tyre outer sidewall surface damage/scuffing

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,039 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 28,039 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 24,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,314 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 ZNJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AU53 ZNJ, 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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What year was AU53 ZNJ registered?

AU53 ZNJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 ZNJ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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