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WJ53 SSV

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,898 mi
Last recorded147,898 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 147,898 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged and inoperative

Offside Rear brake disc pitted and brake pads worn close to limits

park brake lever travel needs adjustment

Fail 14 Jun 2019 147,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush split and moving to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged and inoperative

Offside Rear brake disc pitted and brake pads worn close to limits

park brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 22 Jun 2018 139,052 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged and inop

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 139,052 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged and inop

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,780 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

catalyst noisy

nsf shock absorber slight misting of oil

travel in handbrake

wipers slight streaking

Fail 16 Jun 2017 126,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

lower gearbox mount worn to excess

nsf shock absorber slight misting of oil

travel in handbrake

wipers slight streaking

Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 8 Jun 2016 110,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 102,099 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre slighty worn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,893 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,863 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake has very little reserve travel.

slight oil leak oil filter housing.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake has very little reserve travel.

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall.

slight oil leak oil filter housing.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,439 miles

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

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

slight wear/clunkiness in steering rack.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 66,439 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight wear/clunkiness in steering rack.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,564 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,798 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2008 52,798 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,653 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,361 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 40,361 miles

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

clicking noise from off side front cv joint to hub

front brake pads low

near side front tyre down to 2mm tread

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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WJ53 SSV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc 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 WJ53 SSV, 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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WJ53 SSV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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