MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
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 ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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