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SW52AZJ
2003 VOLVO V70
Colour: Gold
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2400cc
General Information
- Registration SW52AZJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2003
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2400cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
24 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,676 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,517 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 108,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,306 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)
18 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at middle mount (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,506 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018 6 Jun 202625 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,983 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2017 6 Jun 202625 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,248 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,393 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2015 6 Jun 202631 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
28 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,493 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2014 6 Jun 202626 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,474 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
24 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
24 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,632 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,414 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
1 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,965 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2010 6 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,285 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
26 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,082 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2008 6 Jun 202631 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 19,801 MI
6 Jun 202631 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,801 MI
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SW52AZJ was registered on 2003-02-01
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