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EF52 ZKJ

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,620 mi
Last recorded131,620 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 ZKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 131,620 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 131,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 128,750 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 128,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 122,232 miles

corrosion/pitting to front brake discs.

slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 20 Mar 2019 122,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion/pitting to front brake discs.

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,874 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 116,061 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 102,791 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,973 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 92,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 92,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 90,361 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 87,878 miles

play in o/s/f steering rack arm

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 26 Feb 2009 87,878 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

play in o/s/f steering rack arm

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 13 Feb 2008 83,249 miles

Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Hand brake has little reserve travel

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 83,249 miles

Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Hand brake has little reserve travel

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 23 Feb 2007 68,453 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 68,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 51,905 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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EF52 ZKJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EF52 ZKJ, 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 EF52 ZKJ registered?

EF52 ZKJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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