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AR03 JJY

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

297,941 mi
Last recorded297,941 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 297,941 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 292,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 285,486 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 279,415 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 268,180 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 259,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 250,422 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 245,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 245,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 231,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 215,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 199,504 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 183,666 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 167,644 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 147,666 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 147,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 123,546 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 123,546 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 93,140 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 93,140 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,773 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 64,773 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

front wishbones, front most bushes spliting

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 15 Apr 2006 44,034 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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AR03 JJY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AR03 JJY, 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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AR03 JJY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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