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FH03 KGE

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

495,819 mi
Last recorded495,819 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 KGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 495,819 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 495,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 492,160 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 492,160 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 486,153 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 472,010 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 472,010 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 464,563 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 442,914 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 442,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 419,648 miles

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

Oil leak turbo ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 419,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak turbo ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 396,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 396,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 372,175 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 372,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 338,993 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 338,993 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2014 304,895 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 304,893 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 20 May 2013 282,678 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 264,317 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 243,604 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 216,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 193,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 173,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 142,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 111,442 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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FH03 KGE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FH03 KGE, 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 FH03 KGE registered?

FH03 KGE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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