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AF03 JFY

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,116 mi
Last recorded249,116 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 249,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK NOT EXCESSIVE

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 17 May 2021 266,462 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 242,569 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 210,676 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 210,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 193,187 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 179,391 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both starting to score (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 179,335 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod at knuckle joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both starting to score (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 161,277 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 160,811 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 147,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 147,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 125,479 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 112,061 miles

both front fog lamps inop.

Fail 31 May 2012 112,061 miles

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

both front fog lamps inop.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 108,348 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,024 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 100,024 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 105,571 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 151,972 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edges

Fail 3 Mar 2008 151,969 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 117,703 miles

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 1 Mar 2006 90,780 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 90,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 JFY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFY, 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 JFY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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