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EA53 MHK

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,876 mi
Last recorded125,876 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,876 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

left and right front windows tinted but not excessively

Fail 28 Oct 2022 125,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour lamp kept coming on intermittently (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

left and right front windows tinted but not excessively

Pass 26 Oct 2021 121,907 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside & nearside has a smoked coating (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 121,907 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside & nearside has a smoked coating (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 116,278 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 116,275 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,999 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished /small splits in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 108,452 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 108,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,612 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,996 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 91,952 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,420 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,059 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,955 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,624 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,082 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,589 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,548 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,479 miles

tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 Aug 2006 51,878 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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EA53 MHK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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