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AV53 DXE

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,463 mi
Last recorded118,463 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,463 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 118,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 110,043 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 109,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 105,346 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,412 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 89,607 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,853 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 15 Nov 2012 78,678 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,779 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,167 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 26 Oct 2007 44,624 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,309 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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AV53 DXE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV53 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

AV53 DXE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AV53 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 DXE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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