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FM03 HSJ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,394 mi
Last recorded174,394 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 HSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 174,394 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 174,394 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 164,076 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2017 164,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in inner tread

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2016 155,379 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 145,369 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 134,845 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 134,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 120,270 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 120,270 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres have sidewall damage

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 18 May 2012 108,981 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 96,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 84,301 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 84,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 70,094 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 70,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2008 59,016 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,819 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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FM03 HSJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM03 HSJ, 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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FM03 HSJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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