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CP03 LPU

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

215,458 mi
Last recorded215,458 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 LPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 215,458 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 215,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 209,919 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 195,560 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides may be inner aswell (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 187,895 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 176,583 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 176,583 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 170,658 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 162,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 156,006 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 147,204 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 147,204 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 137,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 131,589 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 131,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 120,249 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 120,249 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 109,340 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 109,336 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 100,400 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 89,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 76,331 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 63,702 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 63,702 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 52,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 39,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2006 25,225 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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CP03 LPU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CP03 LPU, 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 CP03 LPU registered?

CP03 LPU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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The MOT history for CP03 LPU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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