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FE03 WFW

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,645 mi
Last recorded164,645 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 164,645 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 157,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2015 157,512 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 144,089 miles

n/s handbrake out of adjustment

Fail 15 Jan 2014 143,917 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake out of adjustment

Pass 4 Jan 2013 132,378 miles

of/side inner steering rod has slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2012 120,924 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 109,832 miles

Slight play in offside inner steering rod

Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

srs warning on dash

turbo intake pipe collapsing on full throttle

Pass 26 Jan 2009 82,767 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,158 miles

slight play offside rack pivot

Fail 4 Feb 2008 69,158 miles

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

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

slight play offside rack pivot

Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,148 miles

slight play in the steering rack.

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 WFW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE03 WFW registered?

FE03 WFW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is FE03 WFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 WFW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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