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FB03 CVN

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,014 mi
Last recorded146,014 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 CVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 146,014 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all springs slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 137,824 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner track rods (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 137,821 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play both front inner track rods (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 134,502 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 128,122 miles

exhaust system and hangers corroded

nearside and offside front tyres getting low 3/2mm

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 7 Jan 2014 120,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 112,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 105,707 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,791 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 94,534 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,886 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,451 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 83,428 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 79,928 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

slight play o/s/f track rod

Pass 2 Dec 2006 79,928 miles

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

slight play o/s/f track rod

Pass 1 Mar 2006 68,931 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 68,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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FB03 CVN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FB03 CVN, 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 FB03 CVN registered?

FB03 CVN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is FB03 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 CVN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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