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PJ53 OVB

2003 Volvo Unknown

Red Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

514,614 mi
Last recorded514,614 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo Unknown539,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OVB
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 514,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKES HAVE A 31 % INBLANCE WHEN FOOT BRAKE IS APPLIED ACROSS FRONT AXLE TOGETHER (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 514,590 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative cab control not working (9.1.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Emergency exit sign missing lOWER SALOON OUTSIDE (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Emergency exit sign missing MISSING FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ON UPPER DECK REAR EMERGENCY WINDOW (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKES HAVE A 31 % INBLANCE WHEN FOOT BRAKE IS APPLIED ACROSS FRONT AXLE TOGETHER (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Emergency exit sign not in accordance with the requirements OUTSIDE ON HOW TO OPEN DOOR MISSING (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Emergency exit sign not in accordance with the requirements INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ON HOW TO OPEN WINDOW ON UPPER DECK (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 513,707 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 513,657 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams stuck on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volvo Unknown?

Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 5,761 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
6,095
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,761
On UK Roads
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PJ53 OVB is a 2003 Volvo Unknown in Red with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Volvo Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 539,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volvo Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ53 OVB is a 2003 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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