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FG03 NWX

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,497 mi
Last recorded206,497 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 NWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 206,497 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 206,490 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 197,807 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 197,807 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,750 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 169,600 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 14 Apr 2015 169,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 157,407 miles

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

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

exhaust very rusty in places

slight cracking on front and rear brake flexible hoses

slight damage on o/s/r light lens

Pass 2 May 2013 147,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 137,011 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 125,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 116,097 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 105,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 94,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 79,291 miles

fornt brake discs worn/lipped †rear brake discs worn/scored †damage to alloy rims †engine under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,288 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 NWX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NWX, 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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FG03 NWX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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