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AF03 XAB

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2011 97,458 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 97,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,195 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to develop flat spots

nearside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

offside front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,448 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 66,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 54,273 miles

Handbrake lever has slight travel

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,273 miles

Handbrake lever has slight travel

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 2 Mar 2006 43,177 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 43,177 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XAB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XAB, 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 AF03 XAB registered?

AF03 XAB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 XAB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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