MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
emisions just met
engine misfire
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall
both front lower arm front bush's perished
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chips in screen
nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall
underside of car damp with oil
undertray damp with oil
cut in nearside rear sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords or canvas
offside rear tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
cut in nearside rear sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords or canvas
offside rear tyre bald on inner edge
oil leak
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
front discs lipped
rear pads look low
engine has an oil leak
offside front track control arm bush is starting to perish
both front brake discs are lipped
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF53 MWL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 DF53 MWL, 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 DF53 MWL registered?
DF53 MWL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 December 2003.
Is DF53 MWL safe to buy?
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