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CF53 LPU

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

215,814 mi
Last recorded215,814 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 215,814 miles

engine oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2024 215,812 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 213,622 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Nov 2023 213,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2022 211,421 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Nov 2022 211,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2021 207,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Nov 2021 207,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2020 203,391 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2020 203,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2019 198,669 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 198,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 187,136 miles

Front wipers worn slightly

Rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2017 175,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 164,683 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2016 164,683 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2015 152,817 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

both front tyres inner edges worn

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2015 152,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

both front tyres inner edges worn

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2014 140,791 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2013 125,969 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2013 125,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2012 114,709 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Nov 2012 114,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Nov 2011 103,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s and o/s fromt brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 103,253 miles

n/s and o/s fromt brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,177 miles

both front brake discs worn.

nearside rear brake disc pitting.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 92,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs worn.

nearside rear brake disc pitting.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 81,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,250 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,882 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 43,043 miles

Both front tyres on 1.6mm and worn on inner edges.

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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CF53 LPU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 CF53 LPU, 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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CF53 LPU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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