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CF53 LPX

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,589 mi
Last recorded171,589 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 171,589 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Park brake lever high

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 168,327 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut outer sidewall

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge and perished

Fail 7 Jan 2021 168,327 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut outer sidewall

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge and perished

Pass 6 Jan 2020 156,878 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 156,878 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Strong advise 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 156,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Strong advise 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 145,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both front (1.6 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 141,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both front (1.6 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 120,767 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 112,633 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 102,297 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,335 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,250 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,126 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,050 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,731 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,460 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,323 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 26,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,288 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 18,631 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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CF53 LPX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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