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FC03 KGX

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

214,223 mi
Last recorded214,223 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 214,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 198,476 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 198,476 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 178,960 miles

Both front tyres ,inner edges of tread worn

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2019 178,960 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended rear fog light (4.10 (c) (i))

Both front tyres ,inner edges of tread worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2018 155,971 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 155,971 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 143,831 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 132,099 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 132,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 122,166 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 118,233 miles

advise hand brake lever travel

Pass 3 May 2013 112,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2012 108,376 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 103,579 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 97,967 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 90,150 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 88,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 79,848 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 67,120 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,845 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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FC03 KGX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FC03 KGX, 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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FC03 KGX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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