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DK53 UOX

2003 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,027 mi
Last recorded148,027 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UOX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 148,027 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 141,233 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 141,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 139,905 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 25 Sep 2018 139,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer insecure Brackets Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 26 Sep 2017 139,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 137,782 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Fail 26 Aug 2016 137,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release UNABLE TO ACCESS REAR BELTS. (5.2.5a)

Engine management lamp on.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 137,147 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 135,250 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 127,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 118,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 118,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 110,192 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 110,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,683 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge. (Stepped tyre.)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 100,683 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge. (Stepped tyre.)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 93,083 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 85,448 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 83,884 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 83,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DK53 UOX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DK53 UOX, 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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DK53 UOX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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