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FC03 NYF

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

229,770 mi
Last recorded229,770 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 229,770 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides inner rack joins badly worn but not excessive. ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Due to worn inner joints. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 224,804 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps,causing poor beam patterns. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 218,125 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 218,121 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal travel poor/spongy. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) OSF inner rack joint badly worn. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 209,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 209,565 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 191,779 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 190,650 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on 3/4mm

Pass 14 Feb 2015 163,102 miles

N/S/F brake hose has a minor twist.

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted to N/S/R seat.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in O/S rack end.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 137,912 miles

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Mar 2014 137,834 miles

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

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2013 107,986 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi support bracket broken off.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 107,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi support bracket broken off.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 82,790 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,093 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 60,092 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mount has come away

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,145 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 53,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,806 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,196 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,317 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 30,317 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,942 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 NYF is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FC03 NYF, 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 NYF is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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