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2003 VOLVO V70
General Information
- Registration OV53VMX
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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- Expired 29 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- parking brake just met efficiency
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
23 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,914 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 142,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,301 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019 29 Jun 20263 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,070 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2018 29 Jun 202631 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 135,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,756 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,340 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,696 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2015 29 Jun 20262 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,175 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2013 29 Jun 20262 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 106,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,118 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012 29 Jun 202612 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 95,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,414 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
5 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,352 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010 29 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,162 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2009 29 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 63,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,088 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 29 Jun 202630 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 53,088 MI
29 Jun 20261 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,262 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007 29 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV53VMX was registered on 2003-10-31
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