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CE53 HDJ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

154,474 mi
Last recorded154,474 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 154,474 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Aug 2024 154,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2023 152,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 149,272 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 144,653 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 144,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 141,591 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 135,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 130,949 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 130,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall deformed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,852 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil low

Fail 3 Jul 2017 122,852 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil low

Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,255 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,624 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 110,624 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 101,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,182 miles

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,589 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,507 miles

Airbag displaying a fault

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2012 83,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Airbag displaying a fault

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,674 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 75,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,679 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 66,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,331 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,158 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,242 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,247 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 80,433 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 HDJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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