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EA53 MHJ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,808 mi
Last recorded106,808 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear park brake effort considerably lower (less than half) than offside rear, suggest service/repair

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 106,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear park brake effort considerably lower (less than half) than offside rear, suggest service/repair

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,510 miles

Exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still adequately supported

Fuel cap seal deteriorated but still maintains a good seal

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,733 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,141 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,696 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,343 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 59,703 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,703 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,789 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,726 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 39,814 miles

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

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

cut in o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,446 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 24,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,835 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EA53 MHJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA53 MHJ, 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 EA53 MHJ registered?

EA53 MHJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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