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AX53 AWV

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,296 mi
Last recorded144,296 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 144,296 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front head light cracked

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Oct 2013 143,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front head light cracked

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 131,514 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 120,853 miles

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

chip in o/s/f headlight

slight play in n/s/f steering knuckle

Fail 14 Dec 2011 120,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

chip in o/s/f headlight

rear discs are marked and pitted

slight play in n/s/f steering knuckle

Pass 14 Dec 2010 110,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 99,107 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Dec 2008 87,897 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 87,897 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,693 miles

SLIGHT PLAY REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RODS

Fail 21 Dec 2006 69,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 69,063 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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AX53 AWV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWV, 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 AX53 AWV registered?

AX53 AWV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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