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AV52 RFJ

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

256,294 mi
Last recorded256,294 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 RFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 256,294 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 256,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 250,182 miles

min oil leak

slight wear in steering rack inner joint os

Fail 8 Aug 2018 250,182 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

min oil leak

slight wear in steering rack inner joint os

Pass 1 Aug 2017 232,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/Side & O/Side ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 232,605 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/Side & O/Side ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 222,523 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (cat) (7.1.2)

Nail in tyre o/s/f ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre has cuts to outer side wall (no cords showing)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 222,523 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (cat) (7.1.2)

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

Nail in tyre o/s/f ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both upper (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre has cuts to outer side wall (no cords showing)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 206,490 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 205,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2014 193,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 193,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/Side rear h/brake shoe sticking slightly

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 183,110 miles

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

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

edge wear nail and small cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

front lower arm bushes slight play/wear,

Pass 15 Aug 2012 167,374 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 167,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 145,055 miles

both front flexi brake pipes cracking

o/s/f tyre has been run flat

Pass 23 Mar 2010 124,589 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 111,180 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 86,981 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 86,981 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 59,414 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 59,404 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,780 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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AV52 RFJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AV52 RFJ, 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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AV52 RFJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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