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FE03 VVP

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,223 mi
Last recorded73,223 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

both side front suspension arm bushes worn

front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2018 73,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

both side front suspension arm bushes worn

front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,922 miles

both side front lower suspension arm front and rear bushes worn

front brake discs worn and corroded and pads worn low

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 69,731 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,873 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged

O/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2013 64,527 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,527 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,958 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,815 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2011 58,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,398 miles

both sides front wishbone mounting bushes starting to split

Fail 5 Feb 2010 52,398 miles

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

both sides front wishbone mounting bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,556 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)

front side lights dim/ unable to see rear springs fully/ front tyres close to limit

Fail 30 Jan 2009 43,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

front side lights dim/ unable to see rear springs fully/ front tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,452 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,172 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,286 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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FE03 VVP is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

FE03 VVP is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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