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AU03 TXX

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

240,664 mi
Last recorded240,664 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 240,664 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 236,837 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 236,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 234,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 234,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 225,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 218,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 210,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside and offside 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2017 210,729 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside and offside 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2016 202,290 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 202,141 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 194,036 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 176,208 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 176,206 miles

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

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

wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2013 159,998 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 159,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 132,784 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 109,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 109,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2008 91,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2008 91,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,908 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 65,323 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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AU03 TXX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU03 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

AU03 TXX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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