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CK53 ESU

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,921 mi
Last recorded201,921 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ESU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 201,921 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 195,239 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 192,520 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 189,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 188,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 186,203 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 186,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 180,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 168,530 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 168,530 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 162,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 162,467 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working N/s , o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 151,806 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 151,588 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner track rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 139,974 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 139,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 128,461 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

o/s/f tyre getting close to wear limits

Pass 14 Nov 2012 117,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses deyteriated

o/s/f indicator faded

rubber seal perished on fuel cap slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2012 117,079 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses deyteriated

o/s/f indicator faded

rubber seal perished on fuel cap slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2011 107,450 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Nov 2011 107,450 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2010 99,147 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 13 Nov 2009 87,558 miles

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

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)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 75,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,535 miles

advise o/s rear tyre worn

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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CK53 ESU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CK53 ESU, 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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CK53 ESU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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