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FG03 BYF

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,077 mi
Last recorded136,077 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 BYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 136,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 120,364 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 109,368 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,517 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,769 miles

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

non obligtry position lamp inop

Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,574 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,172 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 63,172 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,971 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 38,726 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 27,497 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 27,497 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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FG03 BYF is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FG03 BYF, 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 FG03 BYF registered?

FG03 BYF is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is FG03 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 BYF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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