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ET53 KHV

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

222,460 mi
Last recorded222,460 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 KHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 222,460 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 222,459 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 216,720 miles

Handbrake lever is high but not at the end of reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 208,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 208,603 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 201,472 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 201,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust bracket corroded / detached on nsr, exhaust system (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Evidence of both front tyres catching on front panels but not severe

Pass 2 Sep 2016 193,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 187,166 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 186,959 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 175,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 167,283 miles

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

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

center exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 167,283 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 159,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 149,375 miles

comfort bushs badly split

front brake flexis split

front tyres slightly worn on edges

inside edge of the n/s/r wheel is damaged

lock stops worn

Pass 15 Jan 2011 145,808 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 135,030 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 135,030 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2008 123,108 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 102,108 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 81,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyre side walls have slight damage

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

slight inner wheel rim damage to both rear wheels

Pass 22 Dec 2006 81,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre side walls have slight damage

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

slight inner wheel rim damage to both rear wheels

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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ET53 KHV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ET53 KHV, 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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ET53 KHV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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