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DU53 USL

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,047 mi
Last recorded138,047 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 USL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 138,047 miles

Hand brake has only just met minimum requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 138,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake has only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 136,770 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

parking brake 16%

Fail 5 Apr 2017 136,769 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 136,135 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 132,822 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 132,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 122,567 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 122,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 118,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 118,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 112,638 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 100,007 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,264 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 58,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,116 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,487 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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DU53 USL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 USL, 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 DU53 USL registered?

DU53 USL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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