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CE53 PHK

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,672 mi
Last recorded183,672 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 PHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 183,672 miles

Front discs pitted

Rear discs pitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 183,672 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front discs pitted

Rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 182,116 miles

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

n/s/r disc pitted

Fail 8 Dec 2014 182,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2013 178,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 170,057 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 153,733 miles

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

nearside and offside front rubber brake hoses perishing (cracking slightly)

nearside and offside rear tyre tread patterns worn low on outer edges and worn slightly uneven

Fail 15 Nov 2011 153,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside front rubber brake hoses perishing (cracking slightly)

nearside and offside rear tyre tread patterns worn low on outer edges and worn slightly uneven

Pass 30 Nov 2010 140,878 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 140,878 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 129,427 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 129,427 miles

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

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 5 Dec 2008 112,182 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,964 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 61,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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 PHK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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