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DE53 LXW

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,089 mi
Last recorded168,089 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 168,089 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 155,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 155,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 145,563 miles

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 29 Nov 2019 145,563 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,171 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 139,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint maybe loose/worn in lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 134,290 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Nov 2017 134,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water level checked found to be full (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper end (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper section (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt if water/dirt ingress has damaged the joint would recommend joint replacement (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade end damaged and marking the screen recommend immediate attention (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2016 132,234 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split but clears screen effectivley

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 127,679 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 126,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 117,144 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 106,131 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 12 Sep 2011 98,313 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 75,701 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 75,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,158 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 64,158 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,268 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,961 miles

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/f front wishbone bush starting to split

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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DE53 LXW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DE53 LXW, 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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DE53 LXW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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