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CV53 NUB

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,838 mi
Last recorded190,838 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 190,838 miles

front brake hoses splitting

n/s and o/s door mirrors damaged/cracked

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes worn/splitting

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre tread depth on limit (1.6mm) on outer edge

o/s/r upper sidelight not working

power steering fluid level low

Fail 27 Jun 2016 190,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake hoses splitting

n/s and o/s door mirrors damaged/cracked

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes worn/splitting

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre tread depth on limit (1.6mm) on outer edge

o/s/r upper sidelight not working

power steering fluid level low

Fail 4 Mar 2015 177,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 177,975 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 162,775 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 31 Jan 2013 148,893 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 129,207 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 129,085 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 113,185 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,446 miles

advanced wear in both front lower suspension arm bushes

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 14 Nov 2008 82,436 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,009 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,650 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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CV53 NUB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV53 NUB, 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 NUB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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