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FH03 LZW

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,026 mi
Last recorded104,026 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,026 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm outer edge

offside front suspension arm bush starting to split

offside front tyre perished

rear springs and roll bar surface rust

Fail 10 Oct 2018 104,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

centre exhaust bracket rust

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm outer edge

offside front suspension arm bush starting to split

rear springs and roll bar surface rust

Fail 18 Sep 2018 104,008 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre starting to split/perish

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount very rusty and coming apart

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay under car

Pass 13 Sep 2017 100,483 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush x2 (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 94,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

slight play within offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,592 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 91,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,651 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 87,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,653 miles

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

slight freeplay detected in inner steering joints

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,833 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 63,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,862 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,541 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,250 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 56,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,332 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,566 miles

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)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 May 2006 36,321 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 LZW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH03 LZW, 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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FH03 LZW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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