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FE03 VVL

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,522 mi
Last recorded179,522 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 179,522 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 168,300 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 168,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 158,368 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 158,362 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 147,463 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 133,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 117,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,215 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 106,215 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 98,720 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 90,219 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,019 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,522 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 67,522 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 55,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,199 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 44,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 VVL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE03 VVL, 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 FE03 VVL registered?

FE03 VVL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is FE03 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 VVL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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