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FE03 WGG

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,297 mi
Last recorded162,297 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 WGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 162,297 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 146,045 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 146,045 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 125,151 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 125,151 miles

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2012 107,569 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 106,790 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 95,558 miles

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

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

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

both tyres worn on inner edge front

Fail 12 Mar 2010 95,558 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

both tyres worn on inner edge front

Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,127 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 69,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearide rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2006 50,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WGG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WGG, 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 WGG registered?

FE03 WGG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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