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FG03 VWV

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 VWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 84,744 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 83,430 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,382 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer/mid pipe hanger corroded away from pipe

Fail 22 Nov 2021 81,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer/mid pipe hanger corroded away from pipe

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,793 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,765 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,780 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,287 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 76,287 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,097 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear row. (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

door sill covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 57,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres wearing and spliting on inner edges

wiperblades smearing

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

door sill covers fitted.

o/s rear indicator lens damaged.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,399 miles

advise o/s rear facing seat belt condition

advise o/s rear indicator lens condition

Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,535 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 21,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise o/s rear indicator lens condition

Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,005 miles

advise o/s rear indicator lens condition

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,315 miles

advise o/s rear ind /lens condition

Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,503 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 VWV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

FG03 VWV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FG03 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 VWV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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