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FA03 SFF

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,621 mi
Last recorded133,621 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 SFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 133,621 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 127,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 127,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 122,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 119,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 117,234 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 115,398 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 115,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,620 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 110,484 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 110,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 108,353 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 108,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,443 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,866 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 100,866 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,402 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 97,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,981 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,042 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 73,927 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,927 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,439 miles

evidence off tyres fouling front inner wings in the past but not at the time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,999 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 56,892 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,704 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 SFF is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA03 SFF, 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 FA03 SFF registered?

FA03 SFF is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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