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AU53 ZNX

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,525 mi
Last recorded186,525 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 186,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 186,522 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouls wheel arch on lock. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 170,800 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 170,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 157,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Sep 2020 153,958 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and ageing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and ageing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 150,847 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside steering boot deteriorated

both rear tyres has slight cracking in between treads and worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Sep 2019 150,847 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside steering boot deteriorated

both rear tyres has slight cracking in between treads and worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Sep 2018 145,315 miles

front fog lamps not working

Fail 13 Sep 2018 145,315 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front fog lamps not working

Pass 19 Sep 2017 139,681 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to bald on inner edge

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front tyre worn to almost bald on inner edge

Offside Rear road wheel has slight damage

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 139,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear road wheel binding , disc discoloured and pads worn thin

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front tyre worn to almost bald on inner edge

Offside Rear road wheel has slight damage

Offside headlamp lense damaged

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

center section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2016 134,614 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 134,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 127,209 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 127,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

long parking brake lever travel. Offside parking brake performance lower than nearside...

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2014 118,993 miles

offside parking brake performance lower than nearside

Pass 2 Oct 2013 112,253 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front wheel inner rim damaged

Offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2012 106,253 miles

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

exhaust sections are rusted and blowing

front tyres are worn close to the tread wear indicators

o/s hand brake is slow to operate

o/s head light lens is damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,534 miles

cuts in the outer side wall of the n/s front tyre

front bumper is damaged

o/s head light lens is damaged

panel damage

wheel rims are scored

Fail 14 Sep 2011 97,534 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

panel damage

wheel rims are scored

cuts in the outer side wall of the n/s front tyre

front bumper is damaged

o/s head light lens is damaged

o/s rear brake disc is very badly scored

Pass 8 Oct 2010 89,555 miles

o/s head light lens is damaged

sill covers are fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 89,555 miles

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

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

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

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

advance wear in the front mounting bushes of both lower suspension arms

front brake pads are wearing low

front tyre wear is uneven

head light wipers rubber is split

n/s side light is dull

o/s head light lens is damaged

sill covers are fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,160 miles

both front wheels damaged.

o/s head light lens is damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2009 78,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s head light lens is damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,068 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 68,068 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,925 miles

refer to test number 744133547260 for advisories.

Fail 31 Aug 2007 59,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

exhaust mounting brackets are corroded

n/s head light focus is poor

very slight flat spots on the rear wheels inner rims

wheel rims are scored

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,564 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 ZNX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZNX, 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 ZNX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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