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AV03 UTN

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,049 mi
Last recorded151,049 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UTN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 151,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 151,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 142,457 miles

engine light on

parking brake long

Fail 5 Apr 2016 142,396 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

parking brake long

Pass 16 Mar 2015 131,819 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 120,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2014 120,424 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2013 109,009 miles

Fuel tank cap seal perished - needs replacing.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 109,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank cap seal perished - needs replacing.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,799 miles

airbag light lit on the dashboard

exhaust system corroded in areas,but intact and gas tight

fuel tank cap seal cracking,though sealing at time of test

nearside rear brake disc corroded on lips

Fail 5 Mar 2012 98,724 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

airbag light lit on the dashboard

exhaust system corroded in areas,but intact and gas tight

fuel tank cap seal cracking,though sealing at time of test

nearside rear brake disc corroded on lips

Pass 31 Jan 2011 87,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 87,095 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,761 miles

parking brake lever trasvel almost at maximum travel

Fail 5 Nov 2009 72,727 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

parking brake lever trasvel almost at maximum travel

Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres worn down shoulders

Pass 21 Apr 2007 37,671 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,071 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 27,071 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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AV03 UTN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AV03 UTN, 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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AV03 UTN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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