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FG03 ZMV

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

209,740 mi
Last recorded209,740 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 ZMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 209,740 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 209,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 209,308 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside park brake effort low

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear upper position lamps too bright (wrong wattage bulbs fitted)

front fog lamps not working

Pass 6 Feb 2018 209,305 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 209,305 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 201,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 201,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

225/45/17 both front tyres unevenly worn on edges [ inner and outer , tyre pressures? ]

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 186,466 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 186,466 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 175,160 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 175,146 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 175,127 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 166,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2014

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 155,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

noise from cambelt area

Fail 20 Mar 2013 155,126 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

noise from cambelt area

Pass 17 Mar 2012 144,035 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 144,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 134,213 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 111,376 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 111,374 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 67,851 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,040 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 42,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,172 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 ZMV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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