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DN53 NHA

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

239,928 mi
Last recorded239,928 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 NHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 239,928 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

both front tyres on 2mm

rear exhaust rusty and slight blow

Fail 30 Jan 2019 239,925 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

both front tyres on 2mm

rear exhaust rusty and slight blow

Pass 24 Nov 2017 238,084 miles

Central Rear seat down and car full of items unable to inspect belt

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear seat down and car full of items unable to inspect seat belts

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 238,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central Rear seat down and car full of items unable to inspect belt

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear seat down and car full of items unable to inspect seat belts

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 231,268 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2015 217,460 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 30 Oct 2015 217,460 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 205,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 205,940 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 189,556 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 172,657 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 157,062 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 157,062 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s washer jet loose

Pass 17 Nov 2010 143,537 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 143,537 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 129,732 miles

STEERING LOCK STOPS SLIHGTLY WORN

Fail 4 Dec 2009 129,732 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

STEERING LOCK STOPS SLIHGTLY WORN

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 113,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 94,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 93,882 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 69,792 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 69,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 69,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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DN53 NHA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DN53 NHA, 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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DN53 NHA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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