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AC03 MDJ

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

233,889 mi
Last recorded233,889 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 MDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 233,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 217,238 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner tyre devoid of tread

Fail 17 Sep 2015 217,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner tyre devoid of tread

Pass 9 Sep 2014 191,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 180,966 miles

noise from offside rear brake

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres low on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2013 180,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres low on edges

noise from offside rear brake

Fail 6 Sep 2013 180,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres low on edges

noise from offside rear brakes

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AC03 MDJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 MDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC03 MDJ registered?

AC03 MDJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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