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AF03 PXZ

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,744 mi
Last recorded155,744 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 PXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 155,744 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Oct 2022 155,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 29 Oct 2021 151,574 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 148,351 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 143,783 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 143,782 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 139,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 139,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 137,306 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2016 133,123 miles

n/s/r tyre walls starting to split

Fail 18 Jun 2016 133,123 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre walls starting to split

Pass 22 May 2015 128,882 miles

n/s/r shock absorber weak

Fail 22 May 2015 128,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r shock absorber weak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 126,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear shock absorber poor damping effect

nearside rear tyre deep cut on outer side wall

offside + nearside front suspension lower arms front bushes worn - BORDERLINE PASS

offside head lamp low light output

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Sep 2013 126,038 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear shock absorber poor damping effect

nearside rear tyre deep cut on outer side wall

offside + nearside front suspension lower arms front bushes worn - BORDERLINE PASS

offside head lamp low light output

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 May 2012 121,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake travel high

nearside front tyre worn very close to min limit + deep cut on outer side wall - BORDERLINE PASS

nearside rear shock absorber weak - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 19 Mar 2011 116,601 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 111,754 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 103,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 89,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,579 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 PXZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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