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CE53 HDF

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,274 mi
Last recorded176,274 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 176,274 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 176,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 162,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2022 155,933 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Sep 2022 155,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2021 150,045 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 144,960 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 144,960 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 139,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 133,076 miles

slight movement both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2018 133,076 miles

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

slight movement both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2017 126,245 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 126,243 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 119,118 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 111,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,661 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 103,661 miles

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

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

All four tyres wearing on edges.

All lights flickering slightly.

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,399 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 86,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake flexi-hoses perished

rear discs corroded

rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,020 miles

both front brake flexi-hoses perished

rear discs corroded

rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,329 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,025 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,933 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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CE53 HDF is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 CE53 HDF, 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 CE53 HDF registered?

CE53 HDF is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is CE53 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 HDF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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