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AO03 WJZ

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

228,823 mi
Last recorded228,823 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 228,823 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

osf tyre outer edge worn smooth

Fail 30 Oct 2017 228,822 miles

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

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

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

osf tyre outer edge worn smooth

Pass 5 Oct 2016 210,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 190,080 miles

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

play in steering rack end joints

Fail 5 Oct 2015 190,080 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in steering rack end joints

Pass 8 Oct 2014 175,582 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Oct 2014 175,582 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2013 155,223 miles

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre in side wall

slight play in steering rack inner joints both side

Fail 29 Oct 2013 155,211 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre in side wall

slight play in steering rack inner joints both side

Fail 24 Oct 2013 155,127 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

play in nearside inner track rod.

play in offside inner track rod.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 154,735 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 134,581 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 94,272 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 94,272 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,662 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has shallow cuts in tread

rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)

steering wheel loosing outer skin

Fail 7 Apr 2010 71,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f sidelight bulb dull

o/s/f tyre has chunks missing from outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre has shallow cuts in tread

rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)

steering wheel loosing outer skin

Fail 20 Apr 2009 62,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f outer side-wall damage

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,274 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f outer side-wall damage

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Fail 7 Apr 2008 54,255 miles

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

all wheel rims slightly damaged

front wipers judder slightly across screen

rear number plate starting to discolour & seperate

steering wheel loosing outer skin

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,255 miles

all wheel rims slightly damaged

front wipers judder slightly across screen

rear number plate starting to discolour & seperate

steering wheel loosing outer skin

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,543 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 44,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front wheel has a small dent in rim

offside rear suspension lower arm has been hit and has slightly bent a small part of it

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,317 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 WJZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AO03 WJZ, 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 WJZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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