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AK03 OLM

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,194 mi
Last recorded220,194 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OLM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 220,194 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 211,240 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 211,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 201,871 miles

Even though the brakes met the MOT standards I would recommend a front brake overhaul.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 189,272 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 189,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2011 170,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 155,995 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 143,949 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 143,949 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 131,480 miles

EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES MET THE MOT REQUIREMENTS I WOULD RECOMMEND A FRONT BRAKE OVERHAUL.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 117,361 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 117,334 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2006 102,805 miles

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 OLM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK03 OLM, 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 AK03 OLM registered?

AK03 OLM is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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