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FG03 ZKS

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

203,482 mi
Last recorded203,482 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 203,482 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 185,457 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 185,457 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 166,949 miles

centre to rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 166,949 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre to rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 146,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2012 132,709 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 132,709 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 121,296 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 121,296 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 108,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,683 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 93,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,704 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 63,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear upper side lamp inoperative

offside front tyre down to 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,534 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 ZKS is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

FG03 ZKS is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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