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AM03 XXG

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,159 mi
Last recorded81,159 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 XXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 81,159 miles

Front suspension and Rear suspension could do with replacement.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,401 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake just met minimum limit.

Fail 17 Nov 2017 77,401 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

parking brake just met minimum limit.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 72,174 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 72,174 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,744 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted on rear seats unable to inspect seats and seat belts

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,687 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 61,687 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall badly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,993 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 58,993 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,883 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,746 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,800 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 43,382 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,081 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing heavy on inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,892 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

pin in n/s/r tyre

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 20 Apr 2007 26,892 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn inner edge

pin in n/s/r tyre

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,591 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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AM03 XXG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AM03 XXG, 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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AM03 XXG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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