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DA53 MHO

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,589 mi
Last recorded180,589 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 MHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 180,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 171,119 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 163,967 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 160,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 155,977 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 155,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 148,807 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 148,775 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 138,371 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 138,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 124,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 124,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 113,099 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Fail 19 Aug 2014 101,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front and rear tyres outer walls have cuts in

Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,552 miles

nearside front and rear tyres outer walls have cuts in

Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Jul 2013 89,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,272 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 80,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,718 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,204 miles

Both Side Front And Rear Brake Disc Slight Woren....

Both Side Front Iner Streeing Arm Slight Play..

Off Side Rear Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,787 miles

ADVISE REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,029 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 52,029 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,493 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,859 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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DA53 MHO is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA53 MHO, 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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DA53 MHO is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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