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EX03 NYC

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,381 mi
Last recorded213,381 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 213,381 miles

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

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

Nearside centre exhaust mounting broken

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

bad oil leak

both rear inner rack joint's slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2017 213,020 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside centre exhaust mounting broken

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

bad oil leak

both rear inner rack joint's slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2016 206,319 miles

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

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

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

One of a pair of exhaust support brackets broken at rear

Fail 30 Mar 2015 201,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 201,081 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 194,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 194,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 186,209 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front headlight wiper blade is missing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 186,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front headlight wiper blade is missing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 179,360 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2011 170,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 159,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 159,768 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 143,216 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 128,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 128,958 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 114,051 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 98,215 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 NYC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black 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 NYC, 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 EX03 NYC registered?

EX03 NYC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is EX03 NYC safe to buy?

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