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FL03 CXU

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,377 mi
Last recorded150,377 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 CXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 150,377 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 nsf,osf ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn x2 nsr,osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 148,214 miles

water in nearside front light

Pass 1 Oct 2022 146,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shockers corroded

offside rear brake binding slight brake shoe noise

Fail 28 Sep 2022 146,806 miles

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 Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shockers corroded

offside rear brake binding slight brake shoe noise

Pass 29 Sep 2021 145,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear brake binding when turn wheel back rear brake shoes make a noise

Pass 30 Sep 2020 144,605 miles

front and rear indicator bulbs faded in colour

slightly damp at both inner drive shaft boots

Pass 4 Apr 2019 142,945 miles

CV boots passing grease

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 142,941 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

CV boots passing grease

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 141,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak various oil leaks ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 141,714 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak various oil leaks ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 140,557 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2016 139,370 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment - passed on brake test

Nearside Front Heavily misted but showing beam pattern

Offside Front Damp to side of engine

Fail 4 Apr 2016 139,363 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Handbrake requires adjustment - passed on brake test

Nearside Front Heavily misted but showing beam pattern

Offside Front Damp to side of engine

Pass 4 Apr 2015 137,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

chips in windscreen

oil leak sump plug

petrol cap seal cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2014 136,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

bind on rear off side brake

both front tyres worn

Pass 17 Apr 2013 132,838 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 132,838 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 123,437 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 123,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 110,819 miles

both front brake discs corroded to the inner suface

Pass 20 Apr 2010 100,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front full lock stops worn

Pass 24 Apr 2009
Pass 19 Mar 2008 81,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip in n/s headlight glass

Fail 21 Mar 2007 71,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,882 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 55,513 miles

both front wish bone bushers starting to split

chip in n/s headlight glass

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 CXU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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