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OV53 VMR

2003 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,788 mi
Last recorded88,788 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VMR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,788 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 88,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear belt buckle locking mechasim broke still working

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,689 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,003 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 76,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,848 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,177 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 47,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 40,763 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 40,759 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,885 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 36,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,270 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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OV53 VMR is a 2003 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV53 VMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV53 VMR registered?

OV53 VMR is a 2003 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for OV53 VMR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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