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FE03 WFL

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,136 mi
Last recorded182,136 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 182,136 miles

Front indicators - faded

Nearside Front tyre - bald on inner edge

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - worn/debonding

Offside steering rack inner joint - worn

Rear Upper side lights - inop

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2020 182,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front indicators - faded

Nearside Front tyre - bald on inner edge

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush - worn/debonding

Offside park brake - holding on

Offside steering rack inner joint - worn

Rear Upper side lights - inop

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2019 169,409 miles

Front Outer cv boots - heavily perished

Front brake pads - worn

Front tyres - worn on inner edges

engine management light on - pre 07/2003 model

Fail 8 May 2019 169,409 miles

Front Outer cv boots - heavily perished

Front brake pads - worn

Front tyres - worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine management light on - pre 07/2003 model

Pass 12 May 2018 153,939 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 137,720 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 13 May 2016 117,072 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 117,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 108,852 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 100,312 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 2 May 2014 100,312 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,876 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,214 miles

Exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,236 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,365 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 70,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,830 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 2 Mar 2009 51,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,656 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,481 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

rear plate sxtarting to fade

slight play in offside front drop link

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,461 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 35,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,593 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 WFL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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