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WU53 PRZ

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

349,066 mi
Last recorded349,066 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 PRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 349,066 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 349,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 340,885 miles

eml on

headlight cleaning system defective

ns/r and os/r shock absorbers misting oil slightly

os/f headlight cracked but beam image not affected

Fail 4 Aug 2014 340,197 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

eml on

headlight cleaning system defective

ns/r and os/r shock absorbers misting oil slightly

os/f headlight cracked but beam image not affected

Pass 1 Jul 2013 310,806 miles

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE CRACKED

Fail 29 Jun 2013 310,806 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE CRACKED

Pass 7 Oct 2011 264,782 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.HEADLIGHTS-DAMAGE O/S-PATTERNS POOR.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.SCREEN DAMAGE.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.TYRES-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT-O/S/R WALL DAMAGE.O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE SIGNS OF FOULING INNER WING.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 264,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.HEADLIGHTS-DAMAGE O/S-PATTERNS POOR.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.SCREEN DAMAGE.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.TYRES-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT-O/S/R WALL DAMAGE.O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE SIGNS OF FOULING INNER WING.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 235,869 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL LOW.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.SIGNS OF O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE FOULING INNER WING.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 202,902 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 202,902 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED. 2. THE THREE PEG MOUNTS ON THE EXHAUST REAR SECTION ARE CORRODIG AND WEAKENING 4..BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE TREAD DEPTH LIMIT ON OUTTER EDGES

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 166,302 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 166,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

o/s headlight slight damage

rear brakes squeaking

Fail 24 Sep 2007 130,464 miles

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS MISOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL BRAKE BALANCE POOR

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 130,464 miles

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS MISOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL BRAKE BALANCE POOR

Pass 25 Sep 2006 95,755 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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WU53 PRZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PRZ, 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 PRZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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