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DV53 OMF

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,475 mi
Last recorded173,475 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 OMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 173,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 173,433 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 173,408 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 172,352 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 168,354 miles

Both front tyres 3mm.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 162,831 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 160,130 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 160,126 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 156,810 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 154,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 154,173 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 149,390 miles

N/S Rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 149,390 miles

N/S Rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 144,460 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 139,510 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 127,058 miles

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

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

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2007 127,052 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2006 126,687 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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DV53 OMF is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV53 OMF, 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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DV53 OMF is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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