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CU53 VEM

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,756 mi
Last recorded134,756 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 134,756 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 134,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 133,220 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 132,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 116,386 miles

front tyres must rub inner shrouds on lock

rear exhaust repaired and covered in sealer

Fail 9 Feb 2011 116,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres must rub inner shrouds on lock

Pass 5 Feb 2010 98,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight leak offside drive shaft inner gaiter/front tyres close to inner wings on lock

Pass 5 Feb 2009 82,258 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 81,650 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 68,842 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,192 miles

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

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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CU53 VEM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU53 VEM, 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 CU53 VEM registered?

CU53 VEM is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is CU53 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 VEM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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