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DG53 UWT

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,840 mi
Last recorded191,840 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 191,840 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 191,840 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 176,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 161,427 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

winter tyres fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 161,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 149,131 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 149,129 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 134,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 132,348 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 127,451 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

Fail 20 Jul 2011 119,984 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 119,984 miles

Both Front brake discs are worn

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 113,549 miles

Both front and N/S/R tyre wall starting to split

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 113,549 miles

Both front and N/S/R tyre wall starting to split

Pass 14 Jul 2009 105,197 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 88,159 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,526 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 65,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,023 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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DG53 UWT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG53 UWT, 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 DG53 UWT registered?

DG53 UWT is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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