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CP03 LPY

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

262,095 mi
Last recorded262,095 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 LPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 262,095 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 262,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 248,655 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2019 248,655 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2018 243,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

CORROSION R ARCHES.

DAMAGE ALL ROAD WHEELS.

F BRAKE PADS CLOSE LIMIT-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

F STRUTS SIGNS OF FOULING INNER WINGS.

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 23 Oct 2018 243,489 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION R ARCHES.

DAMAGE ALL ROAD WHEELS.

F BRAKE PADS CLOSE LIMIT-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

F STRUTS SIGNS OF FOULING INNER WINGS.

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.

PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 228,658 miles

DAMAGE N/S/F ROAD WHEEL.

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE/STRUT SHOWS SIGNS OF FOULING INNER WING.

TYRE-N/S/F+O/S/R EDGE WORN.

off side front road wheel has a damaged rim but doesn't effect seating of tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2017 228,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE N/S/F ROAD WHEEL.

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE/STRUT SHOWS SIGNS OF FOULING INNER WING.

TYRE-N/S/F+O/S/R EDGE WORN.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 215,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers slight smearing

Fail 13 Oct 2016 215,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 206,363 miles

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE/STRUT SHOW SIGNS OF FOULING INNER WING?

Fail 6 Oct 2015 206,363 miles

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

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

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE/STRUT SHOW SIGNS OF FOULING INNER WING?

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 194,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 194,115 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 182,838 miles

N/S/F TYRE STARING TO WEAR ON EDGES POSSIBLE PUNCTURE O/S/R TYRE OIL LEAK NEAR RADIATOR

Fail 2 Oct 2013 182,838 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE STARING TO WEAR ON EDGES POSSIBLE PUNCTURE O/S/R TYRE OIL LEAK NEAR RADIATOR

Pass 28 Sep 2012 170,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 159,022 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 159,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 144,668 miles

O/S/F BALL JOINT PLAY.

O/S/F+NS/F TYRE SHOWS SIGNS OF FOULING ARCH LINER?PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/F SHOCK DAMP.R DISCS WORN/CORRODED-R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 144,668 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

O/S/F+NS/F TYRE SHOWS SIGNS OF FOULING ARCH LINER?PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/F SHOCK DAMP.R DISCS WORN/CORRODED-R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 133,012 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 133,012 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

1..EXHAUST MOUNT NEAR REAR SUB FRAME WEAKEND..

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 21 Nov 2007 111,346 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 111,346 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION MISC SIGNS OF FOULING O/S/F+N/S/F TYRES/SUSPENSION/BODY TYRES-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F CLOSE LIMIT

Pass 17 Oct 2006 97,164 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 97,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OIL LEVEL MIN SLIGHT WEAR STEERING RACK WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR

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 LPY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 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 CP03 LPY, 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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CP03 LPY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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