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BL03 FNM

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,459 mi
Last recorded117,459 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 117,459 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,117 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 109,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,352 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,320 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,079 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 64,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,194 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 47,393 miles

offside side repeater lens cracked

rear exhaust section corroded

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 28 May 2008 38,993 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 38,993 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 29,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 20,096 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 FNM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL03 FNM, 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 BL03 FNM registered?

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

Is BL03 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 FNM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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