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WU53 PNV

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,480 mi
Last recorded165,480 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 PNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 165,480 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 165,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear pads worn unevenly

Pass 8 Nov 2019 164,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbed on strut, no cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At reservoir/hose (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted and scored both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 164,489 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbed on strut, no cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At reservoir/hose (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted and scored both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 163,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear second skin is lose not likely to become lose at this point

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 163,399 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not tested as dog clip will not come out (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear second skin is lose not likely to become lose at this point

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 162,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

parking brake only just met pass leval

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 15 Oct 2016 159,538 miles

Childs seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn inner edges

N/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 159,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Childs seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn inner edges

N/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 157,678 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inside edge

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 156,549 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 154,705 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 145,582 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 135,523 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 135,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 116,293 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 116,293 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 104,453 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 90,825 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 90,825 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 73,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,722 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,668 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 58,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WU53 PNV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WU53 PNV, 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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WU53 PNV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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