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WK53 VRU

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,248 mi
Last recorded175,248 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 VRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 175,248 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 175,242 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 165,176 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 165,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 153,415 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 153,415 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 142,472 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,267 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 131,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 116,065 miles

O/S headlamp glass stone chipped

both front brake discs worn

drivers seat back deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2014 116,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 102,778 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 98,426 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,943 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 89,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,777 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,909 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

rear brake pads worn to limit advise replacement

Fail 1 Jul 2009 64,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,642 miles

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 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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