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CA03 FDK

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,180 mi
Last recorded141,180 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FDK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 141,180 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 141,178 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 138,676 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 138,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 135,425 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 135,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb may be fitted incorrectly? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 131,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 127,808 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 126,142 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 126,142 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 123,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding badly.

Fuel filter corroding badly.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2015 123,723 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding badly.

Fuel filter corroding badly.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2014 121,436 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear, child seat fitted, visual inspection only on seatbelt.

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

Offside front flexible brake hose is perishing, only just met minimum MOT standard.

Only one of the offside rear position lights are working.

Fail 29 May 2014 121,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Message screen on dashboard is unreadable, showing a warning message but it cant be read.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear, child seat fitted, visual inspection only on seatbelt.

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

Offside front flexible brake hose is perishing, only just met minimum MOT standard.

Only one of the offside rear position lights are working.

Warning triangle showing on dashboard.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,029 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 117,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 113,113 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 110,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 96,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 85,402 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 85,398 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,975 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 63,191 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 63,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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CA03 FDK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA03 FDK, 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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CA03 FDK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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