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FG03 ZMX

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,434 mi
Last recorded196,434 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 ZMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 196,434 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d ring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 191,223 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 186,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 181,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 173,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 166,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 158,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 148,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

small amount of play n/s/f lower arm front bush

Fail 4 Jun 2018 148,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

small amount of play n/s/f lower arm front bush

Pass 5 Jun 2017 139,134 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 139,134 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 129,095 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 119,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 110,277 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 110,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 92,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 92,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,523 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,329 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,496 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,460 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 ZMX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

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

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