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DG53 UYO

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,064 mi
Last recorded141,064 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 141,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 140,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on cv joint broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on cv joint broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drum stick excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 139,871 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 137,509 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 129,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,753 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,681 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 101,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 77,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 77,393 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,327 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)

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,126 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,797 miles

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

o/s rear tyre running of on the inside edge

Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,497 miles

both rear tyres shoulders running off

front brake imballance 18%

Fail 22 Dec 2008 53,497 miles

front brake imballance 18%

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres shoulders running off

Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,240 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 46,240 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 35,726 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 UYO 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 73.7%.

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 DG53 UYO, 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 UYO registered?

DG53 UYO is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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The MOT history for DG53 UYO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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