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CV53 AMS

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,223 mi
Last recorded172,223 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 AMS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 172,223 miles

nearside front tyre low in tread and wearing to bald inner and outer edges (1.6mm to bald)

no headlamp pattern on nearside front headlamp

no headlamp pattern on offside front headlamp

offside front tyre low in tread and inner and outer edges wearing to bald (1.6mm to bald)

offside front wiper blade split at both ends of the blade

slight buckle in nearside and offside rear inner rims

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll support bushes

Fail 13 Apr 2015 172,215 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low in tread and wearing to bald inner and outer edges (1.6mm to bald)

no headlamp pattern on nearside front headlamp

no headlamp pattern on offside front headlamp

offside front tyre low in tread and inner and outer edges wearing to bald (1.6mm to bald)

offside front wiper blade split at both ends of the blade

slight buckle in nearside and offside rear inner rims

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll support bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2014 164,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,103 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 139,933 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 139,933 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 Mar 2011 127,580 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 115,896 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 108,097 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil level low

exhaust mounts corroded

front brake pads appear worn

undertray and sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2009 108,034 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil level low

exhaust mounts corroded

front brake pads appear worn

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2008 102,095 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edges

offside rear tyre worn

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 4 Jan 2008 102,095 miles

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

both front tyres worn at inner edges

offside rear tyre worn

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 28 Nov 2006 90,357 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 90,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CV53 AMS is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV53 AMS, 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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CV53 AMS is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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