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CX53 RYH

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,771 mi
Last recorded198,771 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 RYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 198,771 miles

exhaust back box corroded

hand brake performance was very low only just passed

Fail 23 Jul 2024 198,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box corroded

hand brake performance was very low only just passed

Pass 12 Jul 2023 197,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 197,170 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 197,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 196,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 192,891 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 185,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 180,548 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 172,560 miles

both front suspension top bushes starting to split

both rear lower main arms inner bushes starting to seperate

corrosion to rear silencer

cut to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

nearside front brake discs inner surface scored

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to seperate

slight exhaust blow manifold area

slight judder front brake discs

small lower engine stabilizer bush deteriorating

some handbrake travel

Fail 12 Sep 2013 172,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front suspension top bushes starting to split

both rear lower main arms inner bushes starting to seperate

corrosion to rear silencer

nearside front brake discs inner surface scored

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to seperate

slight exhaust blow manifold area

slight judder front brake discs

small lower engine stabilizer bush deteriorating

some handbrake travel

Pass 21 Sep 2012 161,398 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 161,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 152,193 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 152,193 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 146,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 146,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 141,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 140,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 136,587 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 121,047 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 92,278 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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CX53 RYH is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CX53 RYH, 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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CX53 RYH is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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