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EF03 VYV

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,569 mi
Last recorded137,569 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 VYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 137,569 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 130,009 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 122,900 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 110,912 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 100,102 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 92,625 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 92,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 88,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s front lower arm front bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,947 miles

n/s and o/s front lower arm front bushes starting to split

Pass 1 Jul 2006 70,669 miles

Both sides front & nearside rear tyre close to limit

Both sides front wishbone, front bushes worn

Front & rear brake pads getting low

Tyre size : 225 45 17

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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EF03 VYV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF03 VYV, 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 EF03 VYV registered?

EF03 VYV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is EF03 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 VYV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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