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AP03 FKG

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,561 mi
Last recorded116,561 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,561 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 116,536 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,776 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,475 miles

n/s front lower arm bush split

o/s n/s rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,864 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 94,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,238 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 89,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,379 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,556 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 69,556 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,570 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 67,570 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,837 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 61,550 miles

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

Play in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,902 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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AP03 FKG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 AP03 FKG, 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 AP03 FKG registered?

AP03 FKG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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