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AO03 OPC

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,483 mi
Last recorded172,483 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OPC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 172,483 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 172,483 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 167,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake imbalanced (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 167,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake imbalanced (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 159,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear parking brake lower reading

Pass 3 Aug 2013 146,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear parking brake getting weaker than nearside

rear registration plate getting deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2013 146,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear parking brake getting weaker than nearside

rear registration plate getting deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2012 136,956 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside rear parking brake slightly weaker

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2011 129,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

offside rear anti-roll bar end link joint getting stiff

Pass 19 May 2010 117,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 May 2009 102,988 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Feb 2008 83,279 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,222 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 69,222 miles

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

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

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

mirror glass missing nsf

Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,281 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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AO03 OPC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO03 OPC, 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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AO03 OPC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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