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CF53 OGC

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,224 mi
Last recorded174,224 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 OGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 174,224 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 173,483 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 156,119 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 156,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 147,642 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 140,368 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 131,780 miles

engine check light is on

handbrake on 16%

nearside front inner cv boot is damp and is perishing

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner and outer treads

nearside rear wheel has a rotation noise

Fail 19 Oct 2015 131,779 miles

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

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

engine check light is on

hand brake is high

nearside front inner cv boot is damp and is perishing

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner and outer treads

nearside rear wheel has a rotation noise

Pass 22 Oct 2014 122,329 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Nov 2013 113,685 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 113,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,934 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 90,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small nick in n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,883 miles

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE DOWN TO 2MM

ADVISE REAR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTY ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 17 Oct 2008 60,883 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

ADVISE REAR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTY ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,842 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 OGC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OGC, 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 CF53 OGC registered?

CF53 OGC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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