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CV03 VCX

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

184,792 mi
Last recorded184,792 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 184,792 miles

Nearside side repeater lense missing

handbrake has more travel than normal

Fail 1 May 2024 184,792 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lense missing

handbrake has more travel than normal

Pass 5 May 2023 182,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 182,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 181,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 181,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 178,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 176,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205 55 16W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16W tyre perhised (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 176,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205 55 16W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16W tyre perhised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 169,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2018 164,078 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to screen in bottom corner, not effecting drivers view

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

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Mar 2018 164,078 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to screen in bottom corner, not effecting drivers view

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2017 152,637 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 152,637 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + discs in poor condition (3.5.1g)

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

Front discs are in very poor condition, parts of the surface material is missing

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 137,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,778 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 111,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre has slight perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,430 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust hanger broken off but not inadequately supported

Fail 5 Mar 2013 105,430 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken off but not inadequately supported

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,782 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,896 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 90,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,707 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,925 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,789 miles

Both Front Tyres wearing on edge..

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,413 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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CV03 VCX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CV03 VCX, 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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CV03 VCX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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