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EJ53 HNR

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,594 mi
Last recorded159,594 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HNR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 159,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch slightly rubbing on full lock

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

SRS message on dash but Airbag light goes out

Fail 14 Oct 2020 159,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch slightly rubbing on full lock

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

SRS message on dash but Airbag light goes out

Pass 22 Oct 2019 153,758 miles

Advise: Srs airbag service fault warning symbol on, but actual airbag light goes out.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 145,548 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 145,535 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 144,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 144,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 142,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 140,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre, 3mm tread

Fail 6 Oct 2015 140,320 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 137,121 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 137,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 134,605 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 134,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 132,416 miles

o.s.f tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 130,678 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 122,308 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 122,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 105,244 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,195 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 90,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,442 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 70,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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EJ53 HNR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EJ53 HNR, 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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EJ53 HNR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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