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FE03 VVC

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,608 mi
Last recorded120,608 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 120,608 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres 2156516 Pirelli scorps (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm/track rod not track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,891 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,677 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 98,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 82,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,786 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 65,610 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 65,610 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,015 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,555 miles

Front wheel alignement requires checking

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

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

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

offside track rod arm inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,578 miles

slight play in both side steering track rods

Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,997 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FE03 VVC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE03 VVC, 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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FE03 VVC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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