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FL03 CWM

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

296,767 mi
Last recorded296,767 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 CWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 296,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn + dust boot split (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))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 293,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

inner rear brake pipes paint covering bubbled

Fail 20 Aug 2025 293,836 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both catching on lock? (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

inner rear brake pipes paint covering bubbled

Pass 23 Jul 2024 283,581 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))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 283,570 miles

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

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

Nearside rear handbrake reading low

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 283,569 miles

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

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

Nearside rear handbrake reading low

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 274,121 miles

n/s handbrake reading low

Fail 19 Aug 2023 274,121 miles

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

n/s handbrake reading low

Pass 1 Oct 2022 264,407 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 264,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 253,742 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 253,647 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear back box mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 19 Sep 2020 245,678 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 230,097 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

possible rear back plates catching?

Pass 26 Mar 2018 220,357 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 207,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 196,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 181,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 181,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres badly worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 167,613 miles

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play at wheel

Fail 13 Mar 2014 167,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres scrubbing on edges of tread

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play at wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2013 152,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2013 152,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2012 138,653 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)

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Fail 20 Mar 2012 138,653 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2011 125,658 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 115,014 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 76,550 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,040 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,752 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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FL03 CWM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 FL03 CWM, 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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FL03 CWM is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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