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CV03 ZVZ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,682 mi
Last recorded185,682 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 ZVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 185,682 miles

front brakes worn

park brake 17% ,, o/s low

Fail 20 Sep 2018 185,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brakes worn

park brake 17% ,, o/s low

Pass 22 Aug 2017 174,481 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 174,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 159,009 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 159,009 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 146,690 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 133,270 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 118,578 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 118,308 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 113,088 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jun 2012 113,088 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 10 May 2011 110,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 110,309 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 106,288 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,520 miles

'A' frames bushes front are starting to split.

All 4 tyres varios cracks and splits none to cordes.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,221 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have slight play

Both front suspension arms front bushes seperating

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

O/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2007 83,339 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 83,334 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 74,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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CV03 ZVZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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