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FA03 HLY

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

175,221 mi
Last recorded175,221 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 HLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 175,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

play in both steering arms at fixings

Fail 6 Nov 2019 175,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

play in both steering arms at fixings

Pass 7 Nov 2018 166,572 miles

Nearside play in steering arm at fixing

Offside play in steering arm at fixing

Fail 7 Nov 2018 166,572 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all four (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside play in steering arm at fixing

Offside play in steering arm at fixing

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 157,933 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Nearside play in steering rack

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Offside play in steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2016 149,085 miles

Offside play in steering

Fail 11 Oct 2016 149,085 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside play in steering

Pass 3 Nov 2015 139,268 miles

play in both steering arms at fixings

Fail 3 Nov 2015 139,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

play in both steering arms at fixings

Pass 10 Nov 2014 132,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2014 132,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,526 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 122,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 110,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 99,560 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

play in off side steering arm

Fail 8 Nov 2011 99,560 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

play in off side steering arm

Pass 11 Nov 2010 90,729 miles

battery light on

both front brake discs heavily corroded

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2010 90,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery light on

both front brake discs heavily corroded

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,680 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 65,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,472 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 8 Jun 2007 54,472 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,545 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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FA03 HLY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FA03 HLY, 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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FA03 HLY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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