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CV53 NUF

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,419 mi
Last recorded170,419 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 170,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside head lamp adjuster worn

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

marks from tyre on inner arch both side fronts

Fail 16 May 2019 170,199 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

marks from tyre on inner arch both side fronts

Pass 31 May 2018 160,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 150,148 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 150,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 May 2016 139,392 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 136,251 miles

handbrake effort

Fail 26 May 2015 136,063 miles

Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake effort

Pass 29 May 2014 128,456 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2013 112,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 112,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 105,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2012 105,799 miles

Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,178 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 73,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,681 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,002 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 NUF is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV53 NUF, 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 CV53 NUF registered?

CV53 NUF is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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