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AU03 TXR

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,689 mi
Last recorded162,689 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2014 162,689 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 162,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 144,526 miles

both fornt tyres on legal limit

oil leak

play in both front steering arms

Fail 28 Feb 2013 144,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

both fornt tyres on legal limit

oil leak

play in both front steering arms

Pass 29 Feb 2012 127,929 miles

back box corroded

front brake pads low

front discs worn

nearside wishbone starting to seperate

play in nearside steering arm

rear number plate deterited

Fail 28 Feb 2012 127,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

back box corroded

front brake pads low

front discs worn

nearside wishbone starting to seperate

play in nearside steering arm

rear number plate deterited

Pass 3 Mar 2011 112,745 miles

back box corroded

slight play in nearside stering arm

Fail 3 Mar 2011 112,745 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box corroded

slight play in nearside stering arm

Pass 15 Mar 2010 100,121 miles

oil leak

travel on handbrake

Fail 12 Mar 2010 100,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

nearside front indicator lense missing

oil leak

travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Mar 2009 87,578 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

play in both front steering arms

travel on handbrake

Fail 13 Mar 2009 87,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

play in both front steering arms

travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Mar 2008 76,306 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering lock stops worn

Pass 19 Mar 2007 64,557 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,270 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 52,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AU03 TXR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AU03 TXR, 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 AU03 TXR registered?

AU03 TXR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is AU03 TXR safe to buy?

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