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AX53 KZM

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,400 mi
Last recorded167,400 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 167,400 miles

condensation in o/s head lamp

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 May 2019 167,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

condensation in o/s head lamp

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2018 161,372 miles

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

Park brake application uneven

condensation to offside headlamp

Fail 4 Apr 2018 161,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Park brake application uneven

condensation to offside headlamp

Pass 1 Apr 2017 155,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 146,731 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 135,057 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 122,032 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 122,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 112,125 miles

advise parking brake travel becoming excessive

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Fail 11 Apr 2013 112,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise parking brake travel becoming excessive

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 10 Apr 2012 100,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Apr 2012 100,076 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,239 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)

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,257 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 77,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,763 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 68,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,311 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 KZM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KZM, 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 KZM registered?

AX53 KZM is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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