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EX03 NWV

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,895 mi
Last recorded177,895 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 177,895 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 177,895 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush rear d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle mounting u/s (7.1.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s bottom (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate starting to distorted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 172,696 miles

both front tyres outer side wall damage

passanger wing mirror glass broken

Fail 4 Apr 2016 172,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres outer side wall damage

passanger wing mirror glass broken

Pass 25 Mar 2015 169,105 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 169,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 159,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 147,892 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

centre rear exhaust mpunt corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 137,435 miles

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

rear/centre exhaust support showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 137,435 miles

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

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

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

rear/centre exhaust support showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 124,193 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 108,153 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 108,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,460 miles

front and rear plates starting to peal

Pass 28 Feb 2008 77,118 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,694 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 46,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,091 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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EX03 NWV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX03 NWV, 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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EX03 NWV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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