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EN53 LNY

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,593 mi
Last recorded211,593 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 211,593 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 211,593 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear parking brake fluctuating both sides

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

all tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 3 Jul 2020 202,956 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 202,956 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 189,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 189,555 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play may be in the rack ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 177,761 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 177,761 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 165,629 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 152,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 147,646 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 142,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brsake discs worn/corroded on inner surface

fuel cap seal deteriorating

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 133,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 126,876 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 122,655 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 115,342 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 95,564 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

top engine mounting slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2008 95,564 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

top engine mounting slightly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,807 miles

tread depths: all four on 6mm.

tyre size: 225/45/17Y.

Fail 30 Nov 2007 65,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

tread depths: all four on 6mm.

tyre size: 225/45/17Y.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,823 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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EN53 LNY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN53 LNY, 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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EN53 LNY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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