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CX03 UBL

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,603 mi
Last recorded142,603 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 142,603 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front headlamp damaged

play in offside front steering arm

Fail 6 Aug 2015 142,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front headlamp damaged

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 25 Jul 2014

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 131,408 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre starting to perish

osr tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Jul 2013 131,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsr tyre starting to perish

osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jul 2012 123,340 miles

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

stone chip os headlamp

Pass 17 Jan 2012 117,578 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 117,578 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres splitting on inner walls + worn close too legal limits

Fail 1 Aug 2011 110,968 miles

Drivers door check strap loose.

Exhaust mounting hangers corroded / becoming weak.

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked.

Grease / Oil evident offside area.

Handbrake travel - requires investigation.

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

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

Offside number plate lamp dim.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small collective stonechips in windscreen.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 110,968 miles

Drivers door check strap loose.

Exhaust mounting hangers corroded / becoming weak.

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked.

Grease / Oil evident offside area.

Handbrake travel - requires investigation.

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Offside number plate lamp dim.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small collective stonechips in windscreen.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 90,272 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 77,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 58,895 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 43,589 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,662 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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CX03 UBL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CX03 UBL, 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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CX03 UBL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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