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AV53 USC

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

164,282 mi
Last recorded164,282 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 164,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 164,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 151,823 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2022 147,748 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2022 147,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal perished and cracking

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 143,540 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 143,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 140,112 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 140,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 122,623 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear 1 of 2 sidelights not working

Fail 10 May 2019 122,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear 1 of 2 sidelights not working

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

Pass 8 May 2018 104,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake pad low

Fail 8 May 2018 104,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake pad low

Pass 4 May 2017 100,490 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 97,973 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,326 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 May 2014 87,711 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 82,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 81,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,349 miles

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

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,461 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,346 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,305 miles

front tyres on 2/3mm

Fail 2 Oct 2007 41,305 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

front tyres on 2/3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,126 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 USC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 USC, 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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AV53 USC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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