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CP03 LPX

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,920 mi
Last recorded189,920 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 LPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 189,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance 19% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 189,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 49% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2015 174,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 174,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 159,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 147,068 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 129,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 112,316 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,026 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 94,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,698 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 77,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 59,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,436 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LPX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LPX, 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 LPX registered?

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

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