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OV53NHJ
2003 VOLVO V70
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2435cc
General Information
- Registration OV53NHJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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- Expires 08 Jun 2027
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MOT History 36 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
36
Total Tests
20
Passes
16
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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122 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 144,016 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 144,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 143,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPEATER (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
14 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,538 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
12 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 136,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
19 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,386 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 130,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,880 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2024 7 Jul 202615 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,288 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023 7 Jul 202619 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear COIL SPRING NOT SEATED CORRECTLY
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,685 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover fitted
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror broken and loose (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover fitted
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,448 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021 7 Jul 202617 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,690 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2019 7 Jul 202618 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,645 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2018 7 Jul 202615 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,450 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside wiper blade starting to split
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,450 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside wiper blade starting to split
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,705 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2016 7 Jul 202623 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,448 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
22 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,696 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014 7 Jul 20267 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,416 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,416 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
19 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,004 MI
7 Jul 202619 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,004 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012 7 Jul 202613 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,705 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2011 7 Jul 202613 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,113 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
17 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 59,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
2 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,235 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
2 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,235 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
11 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 39,217 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
11 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,217 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
19 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,501 MI
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OV53NHJ was registered on 2003-10-31
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