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AX53 AWN

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,106 mi
Last recorded156,106 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 156,106 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre small cracks side wall

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both fronts and both rears brake Ferrells slightly corroded

both fronts wishbone front bushes slighty deteriated

Pass 5 Jul 2017 156,404 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 153,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 153,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 147,227 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 147,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side raer disc carroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 139,022 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 132,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 132,628 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 120,265 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 120,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 108,493 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 108,493 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear upper side light inoprative (has 50% of light sources in the lamp illuminated)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 94,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both rear tyre treads worn/scrubbing-slight cracking on o/s/r

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

very slight deterioration on n/s/f flexy hose

Pass 9 Dec 2008 94,455 miles

both rear tyre treads worn/scrubbing-slight cracking on o/s/r

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

very slight deterioration on n/s/f flexy hose

Fail 29 Nov 2007 82,067 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine oil level on min mark(tag on dipstick indicates castrol slx oil to be used)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge/uneven tread wear

n/s/r tyre tread scrubbing/bald on outer edge-uneven tread wear

o/s/r tyre tread scrubbing/uneven wear

slight judder when park brake applied during brake test-hand brake high-advise service/inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,067 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine oil level on min mark(tag on dipstick indicates castrol slx oil to be used)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge/uneven tread wear

n/s/r tyre tread scrubbing/bald on outer edge-uneven tread wear

o/s/r tyre tread scrubbing/uneven wear

slight judder when park brake applied during brake test-hand brake high-advise service/inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2006 69,737 miles

uneven wear on front and rear tyres-scrubbing edges

Fail 21 Nov 2006 69,737 miles

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

uneven wear on front and rear tyres-scrubbing edges

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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AX53 AWN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AX53 AWN, 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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AX53 AWN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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