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WK53 HUJ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,083 mi
Last recorded150,083 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 HUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 150,083 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 142,384 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 142,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 134,042 miles

HEADLMP SLIGHT REDUCED BEAM IMAGE

Fail 13 Apr 2017 134,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HEADLMP SLIGHT REDUCED BEAM IMAGE

Pass 6 May 2016 127,178 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall poor condition

n/s/r tyre poor condition outer wall

Fail 6 May 2016 127,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall poor condition

n/s/r tyre poor condition outer wall

Pass 6 May 2015 121,383 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 121,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 113,701 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 104,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 97,160 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 97,151 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 93,349 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2010 82,552 miles

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

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

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

slight play o/s/f steering arm where enter's rack!

Pass 11 May 2010 82,552 miles

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

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

slight play o/s/f steering arm where enter's rack!

Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,326 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,805 miles

play at both front wishbone front bushes etc

Fail 17 Sep 2008 62,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

anti skid service light required illuminated on dash

front brake pads appear to be worn

play at both front wishbone front bushes etc

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,407 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2007 46,407 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

needs tracking

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,037 miles

slight play both front lower forward wishbone bushes

Fail 15 Sep 2006 30,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

slight play both front lower forward wishbone bushes

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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WK53 HUJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 WK53 HUJ, 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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What year was WK53 HUJ registered?

WK53 HUJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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