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WR52 VAX

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

223,527 mi
Last recorded223,527 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 VAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 223,527 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 223,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 208,299 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 208,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 208,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 192,796 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 192,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 179,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside front rack joint worn slih-ghtly and link bar gaiter pinholed

Pass 16 Jul 2019 170,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 154,034 miles

offside front and rear tyre on 1.8mm

Pass 12 Jul 2017 140,097 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 130,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 122,863 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 122,863 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 121,454 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 121,449 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,376 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 114,179 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 114,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 109,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 105,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,997 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 79,622 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 71,581 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,535 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 47,950 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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WR52 VAX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR52 VAX, 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 WR52 VAX registered?

WR52 VAX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is WR52 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 VAX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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