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CW03 RFJ

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,938 mi
Last recorded143,938 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 RFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 143,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 141,909 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 140,231 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 139,122 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 139,122 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,184 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 137,184 miles

Central Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Central fuel return pipe clips missing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 135,082 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 132,417 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 127,567 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 123,666 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 123,666 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 120,168 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 120,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 117,665 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 112,269 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 108,620 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 29 Nov 2011 102,026 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

brake discs worn/rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,743 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,172 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 65,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,749 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,325 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 63,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,680 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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CW03 RFJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc 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 RFJ, 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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What year was CW03 RFJ registered?

CW03 RFJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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