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AK03 FBC

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

210,811 mi
Last recorded210,811 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 FBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2021 210,811 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 201,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 201,521 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 198,843 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 198,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 193,575 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 193,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 187,314 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 187,301 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 173,038 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 172,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 152,907 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 144,422 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 163,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 130,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 130,039 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 121,970 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 107,206 miles

Front reg.plate slightly cracked.O/S/R Lamp slightly cracked.

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 107,206 miles

Front reg.plate slightly cracked.O/S/R Lamp slightly cracked.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,623 miles

O/S Door mirror cover missing O/S/R Lamp lens cracked O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2009 90,623 miles

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

O/S Door mirror cover missing O/S/R Lamp lens cracked O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2008 74,226 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 May 2007 62,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 62,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 45,870 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 45,870 miles

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

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

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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AK03 FBC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AK03 FBC, 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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AK03 FBC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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