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CW03 FCJ

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,163 mi
Last recorded81,163 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 FCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 79,076 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,755 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 70,466 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 66,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also has slight cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 65,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 65,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 64,690 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,149 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 63,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,793 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,786 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,494 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 54,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,678 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,866 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 44,866 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 38,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,730 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 22,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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CW03 FCJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CW03 FCJ, 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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CW03 FCJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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