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2003 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration LR53BWJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- underbody covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,715 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,375 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- under body covers fitted
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- under body covers fitted
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- advise both front abs rings poor condition
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 119,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,999 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2014 7 Jun 202624 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,658 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2013 7 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,612 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2012 7 Jun 202623 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 88,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,339 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 7 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
28 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,155 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2010 7 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,343 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,689 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202618 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,122 MI
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LR53BWJ was registered on 2003-09-23
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