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AJ03 MJX

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

293,275 mi
Last recorded293,275 miles
Recorded on15 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2016 293,275 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 293,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 284,414 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 271,742 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 259,027 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers have no damping effect

Fail 7 May 2013 259,027 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Rear shockers have no damping effect

Pass 27 Apr 2012 244,487 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 237,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 230,441 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting repaird

Pass 30 May 2008 186,335 miles

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

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

rear exhauest bracket rusty

Fail 30 May 2008 186,335 miles

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

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

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

rear exhauest bracket rusty

Pass 25 May 2007 156,221 miles

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

o/s headlight cracked -not affecting aim/coverers underneath

Pass 19 May 2006 127,468 miles

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

plastic skirts on sills † †engine cover fitted

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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AJ03 MJX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ03 MJX, 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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AJ03 MJX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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