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AV52 LGX

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,012 mi
Last recorded172,012 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 LGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 172,012 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 172,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 169,991 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 169,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 158,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 144,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 142,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 139,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 135,084 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 127,657 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 122,422 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 122,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 117,809 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 111,370 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 111,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,018 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,994 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,412 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 30 Dec 2009 83,339 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 77,224 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 70,865 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Dec 2006 65,866 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 52,689 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)

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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AV52 LGX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AV52 LGX, 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 AV52 LGX registered?

AV52 LGX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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