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CV03 VDD

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,696 mi
Last recorded169,696 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 169,696 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 160,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

fuel cap seal perished

fuel filter corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 160,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

fuel cap seal perished

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 149,021 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 149,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML on

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 136,983 miles

EML on

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Slight leak at power steering resovior

Nearside Rear Shock absorber Gives very little damping

Fail 12 Oct 2016 136,983 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Slight leak at power steering resovior

Nearside Rear Shock absorber Gives very little damping

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,071 miles

EML on

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

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

Oil leak under gearbox

Top engine tie bar bush worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,680 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 82,680 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,703 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 79,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,864 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,684 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 72,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,167 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,861 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,852 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,721 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 VDD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV03 VDD, 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 VDD is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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