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EO53 TUP

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,498 mi
Last recorded138,498 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,498 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel has slight play

Offside Front Bumper edge temporarily repaired

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 138,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel has slight play

Offside Front Bumper edge temporarily repaired

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 132,944 miles

Oil leak present

Fail 25 Nov 2019 132,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 124,517 miles

Offside Front FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

Fail 20 Nov 2018 124,517 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Possibly Steering Fluid or Suspension Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap Seal Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front FRONT BUMPER INSECURE

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,520 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 117,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,569 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fr.pads approx 3000 mles.

Fail 18 Nov 2016 108,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fr.pads approx 3000 mles.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,779 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 101,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 94,630 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 94,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,494 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 87,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,271 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,260 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,472 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 54,472 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,194 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 24,524 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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EO53 TUP is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO53 TUP, 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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EO53 TUP is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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