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AF03 JKN

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 165,089 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 165,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2020 159,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bold on edges and has various cuts in tread

Fail 7 May 2020 159,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bold on edges and has various cuts in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 159,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Bracket Broken (2 Places) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Filler Cap Slightly Cracked

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear Wiper Deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 156,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 156,685 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 154,528 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 143,818 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 131,845 miles

park brake effort only just met at 16% min requirement is 16%

Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,230 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s strut slight misting of oil around top.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,321 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake travel

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre small cut in kerb rubber

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,632 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 79,632 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,117 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 65,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,868 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,456 miles

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

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 JKN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKN, 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 JKN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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