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FB03 FHS

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,544 mi
Last recorded116,544 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FHS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 116,544 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering pipes on rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Lower Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Nov 2024 116,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering pipes on rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Lower Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Jul 2023 113,084 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 107,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail slencer at top (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 107,714 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail slencer at top (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 100,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox, With hangers badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,306 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 92,468 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine system light message on dash

Pass 10 May 2018 87,093 miles

Both rear tyres have slight distortion

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 9 May 2017 81,955 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 81,955 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 76,606 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 71,405 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 71,310 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 67,801 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 62,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,574 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,050 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,225 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,757 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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FB03 FHS is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FHS, 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 FHS registered?

FB03 FHS is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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