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BL03 FNA

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

210,162 mi
Last recorded210,162 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FNA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 210,162 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 208,676 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap rubber sill deteriorating

Fail 9 Apr 2025 208,676 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

fuel cap rubber sill deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2024 206,992 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake has slight travel

Fail 11 Jan 2024 206,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 25 Jan 2023 205,011 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 205,011 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 202,579 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 188,630 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 188,630 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 175,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 175,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 170,335 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 159,911 miles

slight play in os rack arm

both front tyres 2mm and bald inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2016 159,911 miles

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf drop link (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres 2mm and bald inner edge

slight play in os rack arm

Pass 7 Dec 2015 151,007 miles

Front brake discs worn

dash indicators intermitant

Fail 5 Dec 2015 151,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

dash indicators intermitant

Fail 20 Dec 2014 142,164 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front inner steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2014 142,164 miles

offside front inner steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2013 127,581 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 115,864 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 115,864 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,705 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 105,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,683 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 63,875 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 48,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 48,381 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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BL03 FNA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BL03 FNA, 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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BL03 FNA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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