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FG03 ZMU

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

186,103 mi
Last recorded186,103 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 186,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear handbrake poor effiency

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 186,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake poor effiency

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 180,034 miles

Offside Rear poor handbrake effiency

Fail 27 Jun 2025 180,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 177,183 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear handbrake poor effiency

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 177,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear handbrake poor effiency

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 170,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear poor handbrake efficiency

Pass 8 Jun 2022 165,834 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 165,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 159,642 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 156,548 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 156,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 152,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 148,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s&n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 148,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s&n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 142,364 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 142,103 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 137,183 miles

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)

engine mgt light is on

Fail 9 May 2014 131,283 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 131,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 126,310 miles

engine management warning light on.

Pass 15 May 2012 120,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 114,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 106,744 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2009 99,521 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2008 80,229 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

small chips and scratch in windscreen zones A and B

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,884 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 ZMU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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