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FJ03 XFB

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,487 mi
Last recorded86,487 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,487 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 86,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 79,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,588 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 76,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,662 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,172 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage 225 45 17 91y

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 59,341 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage 225 45 17 91y

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,307 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,133 miles

All tyre sidewalls scrubbed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,938 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,441 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,325 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 25,278 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 25,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel cap seal cracked

N/S rear top sidelight not working

O/S front fog light not working

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,335 miles

Centre exhaust joint corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

N/S front wiper blade slightly torn on the ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,122 miles

Centre exhaust joint corroded & fixings also slight corrosion to rear silencer.

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,549 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,934 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 11,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

vehicle underbody wet

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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FJ03 XFB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FJ03 XFB, 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 FJ03 XFB registered?

FJ03 XFB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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