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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (SUB FRAME REAR BUSH'S HAVE PLAY) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL /ADJUSTMENT SLIGHTLY HIGH
Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL/ADJUSTMENT SLIGHTLY HIGH
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
handbrake lever travel slightly high
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
handbrake lever travel slightly high
Rear handbrake lever is traveling to high when applied
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working the bulb holder is faulty (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear handbrake lever is traveling to high when applied
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front wheel damaged
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped up (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped up (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
mirrors/nsf tyre/osr link/wipers
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
os mirror/screen
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
os headlight clouding
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
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DU53 UPX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 DU53 UPX, 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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DU53 UPX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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