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CP53 RFE

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

241,829 mi
Last recorded241,829 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 RFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 241,829 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 238,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 234,657 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 234,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 224,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 224,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 211,946 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 211,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 198,989 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 187,114 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 178,079 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 178,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 165,504 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 165,504 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 150,434 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 20 Dec 2010 138,483 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 126,444 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 113,652 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 113,652 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 102,506 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 102,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all road wheels damaged

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2006 92,773 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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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CP53 RFE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CP53 RFE, 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 CP53 RFE registered?

CP53 RFE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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