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DF53 MWL

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,878 mi
Last recorded213,878 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 213,878 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 213,878 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 206,272 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 206,270 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

emisions just met

engine misfire

Pass 8 Dec 2016 198,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 198,972 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2016 191,641 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

both front lower arm front bush's perished

Pass 27 May 2015 179,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 15 May 2014 164,378 miles

underside of car damp with oil

undertray damp with oil

Pass 27 Jun 2012 132,506 miles

cut in nearside rear sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords or canvas

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2012 132,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 122,383 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 107,784 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front discs lipped

rear pads look low

Pass 22 Jun 2009 92,425 miles

engine has an oil leak

offside front track control arm bush is starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,521 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,798 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,303 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 40,302 miles

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.

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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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.

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