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AV53 DWX

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,734 mi
Last recorded182,734 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 182,734 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 May 2014 182,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 163,787 miles

crack in off side rear light lens

Fail 31 Oct 2012 163,787 miles

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

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

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

crack in off side rear light lens

Pass 5 May 2011 134,741 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 134,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 110,387 miles

nearside rear seat folded down (nearside rear seat belt not checked)

offside rear light lens cracked

scratch marks on front offside bumper

scuff markings on both the inner side of wheel arches

Fail 13 May 2010 110,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear seat folded down (nearside rear seat belt not checked)

offside rear light lens cracked

scratch marks on front offside bumper

scuff markings on both the inner side of wheel arches

Pass 13 May 2009 83,420 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 83,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

NEAR SIDE REAR UPPER SIDE LIGHT INOP

Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 46,700 miles

light switch broken

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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AV53 DWX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV53 DWX, 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 AV53 DWX registered?

AV53 DWX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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