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LD53ASO
2003 VOLVO V70
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2435cc
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- Registration LD53ASO
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
21
Passes
14
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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204 Total Defects Recorded
22 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 191,403 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 191,403 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
25 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 185,914 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread not leaking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases a (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 185,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases a (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread not leaking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
9 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 181,626 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 181,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 175,409 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear. (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Fuel filter/ housing is corroded.
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 175,409 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel filter/ housing is corroded.
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear. (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 171,598 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- fuel filter heavily corroded
- engine warning light int coming on
- Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low compared with nsr
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 166,327 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front ABS Reluctor ring corroded
- Nearside Front ABS Reluctor ring corroded
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer C.V Gaiter deteriorated.
- Offside Front Steering arm drumstick has slight play
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 166,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished and exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner part detached, just needs a new clip. (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe corroded just before clamp of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front ABS Reluctor ring corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and stepping on inner tread.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer sidewall, cracking and perishing on outer part of tread.
- Nearside Front ABS Reluctor ring corroded
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Parking brake effort poor compared with N/S
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre low on tread at 2mm, perishing badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering arm drumstick has slight play
- Offside Front Outer C.V Gaiter deteriorated.
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,613 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM REAR SILENCER JOINT.
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 156,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM REAR SILENCER JOINT.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,066 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside headlight has condensation in it
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,066 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside headlight has condensation in it
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,926 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019 30 Apr 201830 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 147,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake pads are low and discs have a lip
22 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,806 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in o/s/front tyre
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,806 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in o/s/front tyre
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,791 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s/front (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 135,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s/front (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,363 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016 28 May 20159 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,879 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015 9 May 20149 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
10 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,369 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,807 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,282 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,908 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 13 Oct 201013 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 83,908 MI
13 Oct 201020 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,835 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,835 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,661 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 15 Oct 200815 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 57,661 MI
15 Oct 200823 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,120 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 23 Oct 20074 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,152 MI
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LD53ASO was registered on 2003-10-31
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