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CU03 NZA

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

111,937 mi
Last recorded111,937 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 NZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 111,937 miles

reverse lamps inop

Fail 1 Jun 2022 111,937 miles

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

reverse lamps inop

Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 109,100 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective gearbox ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 109,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective gearbox ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,767 miles

Note park brake efficiency only just met.investigation required

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 106,767 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

dampness on the os outer cv boot

Fail 13 Jun 2018 103,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

dampness on the os outer cv boot

Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,499 miles

damage to nsr tyre wall cords not showing

Fail 31 May 2017 100,499 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to nsr tyre wall cords not showing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,764 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 90,678 miles

both front headlamp wiper blades worn/split

Fail 28 May 2014 90,678 miles

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

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

both front headlamp wiper blades worn/split

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,172 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 85,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise on both front tyres worn on inner edges still legal

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,945 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 73,422 miles

offside rear tyre pressure was 12psi [now 30psi]

Fail 18 May 2011 73,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

offside rear tyre pressure was 12psi [now 30psi]

Pass 25 May 2010 69,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front steering stops worn with inner faces tyres start to foul chassis legs

Fail 25 May 2010 69,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wiper blade has slight smearing when wiping screen

Pass 13 May 2009 63,632 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight distortion to tread

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,148 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 46,940 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,399 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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CU03 NZA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CU03 NZA, 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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CU03 NZA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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