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CA03 FDX

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,391 mi
Last recorded232,391 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 232,391 miles

Near side handbrake performance lower effort

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts very low inner edges change asap (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 232,391 miles

Near side handbrake performance lower effort

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts very low inner edges change asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 224,870 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2017 224,869 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside mirror cover sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres low on edges

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 205,332 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 187,608 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 169,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 148,943 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 148,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 125,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 125,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,278 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 90,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,756 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 68,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,677 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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CA03 FDX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FDX, 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 CA03 FDX registered?

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

Is CA03 FDX safe to buy?

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