MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side virtually no reading (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))
Offside registration plate lamp bulb dim
Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel and efficiency only just passes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))
Offside registration plate lamp bulb dim
Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel and efficiency only just passes
Oil leak ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn
Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn
O/S headlamp glass stone chipped
both front brake discs worn
drivers seat back deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S headlamp glass stone chipped
both front brake discs worn
drivers seat back deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nsf tyre cut
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nsf tyre cut
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
both front flexi brake hoses perished
rear brake pads worn to limit advise replacement
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
both front flexi brake hoses perished
engine oil level low
rear brake pads worn to limit advise replacement
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WK53 VRU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 VRU, 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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WK53 VRU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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