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AF03 JFN

2003 Volvo V70

Maroon Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,636 mi
Last recorded155,636 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 155,636 miles

Engine EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Fail 13 Dec 2024 155,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine EML on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 20 Sep 2023 151,782 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 151,741 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 148,431 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 148,419 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 145,004 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 144,953 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 141,728 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 135,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine mount bush slightly worn

Fail 25 Jan 2020 135,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine mount bush slightly worn

Pass 26 Jan 2019 128,207 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake noisy when turned by hand

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jan 2019 127,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake noisy when turned by hand

Pass 20 Jan 2018 122,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 115,034 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jan 2017 114,928 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,595 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 100,111 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 100,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyre lowe

Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,331 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 81,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 65,817 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,817 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 54,136 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,550 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 12 Jan 2009 46,720 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 38,838 miles

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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AF03 JFN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Maroon with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF03 JFN, 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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AF03 JFN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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