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FG03 VWY

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,621 mi
Last recorded233,621 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2013 233,621 miles

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

o/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2013 233,621 miles

o/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2012 208,087 miles

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 179,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 152,193 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 152,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside handbrake reacts faster than offside.

offside front tyre very close to limit on inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 125,706 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 125,706 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 99,319 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,592 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 52,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in osf steering arm

some oil around power steering pipe

Pass 31 Mar 2006 52,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in osf steering arm

some oil around power steering pipe

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 VWY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG03 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG03 VWY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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