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FM03 LHV

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,204 mi
Last recorded154,204 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 LHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 154,204 miles

All brake flexi hoses are slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 154,182 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake flexi hoses are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 151,184 miles

Front brake flexi hoses deteriorated / perished

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Naerside front inner constant velocity gaiter deteriorating

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorating

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Fail 31 Oct 2017 151,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge of stepped tread

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of stepped tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil level low

Pass 27 Oct 2016 148,262 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edge

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

slight play in both front lower suspension arm forward bushes and bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front steering track rod inner ball joints

Fail 20 Oct 2016 148,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edge

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

slight play in both front lower suspension arm forward bushes and bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front steering track rod inner ball joints

Pass 19 Jan 2016 140,715 miles

Both front lower arm forward bushes deteriorating

Exhaust system corroding

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside front outer CV gaiter leaking grease

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Fail 18 Jan 2016 140,713 miles

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

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

Both front lower arm forward bushes deteriorating

Exhaust system corroding

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Offside front outer CV gaiter leaking grease

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Pass 4 Feb 2015 134,639 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

both front steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

both rear tyres heavily worn on edges close to legal limit

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge close to legal limit - strong advise

offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge - on 3mm

offside rear wheel has a slight bind

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer in slight poor condition + has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 14 Feb 2014 127,248 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Oil leak

Several exhaust rear silencer hangers broken but silencer still secure

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Pass 18 Feb 2013 117,820 miles

Wipers smearing slightly

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both front lower arm bushes pereshed

Center and rear silencer outer skins deteriorated

Center silencer hanger deteriorated *strong advise*

Coolant level low

Dampness on power steering reseviour

Eml light on

Front anti-role bar center bushes pereshed

Nearside number plate light dim

Nearside rear wheel rim bent

Oil dampness on power steering rack

Rear silencer hanger broken

Slight dampness on engine and gearbox

Slight dampness on offside front shock absorber

Slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Top engine mount bush split

Unable to fully inspect third row seat belts due to seats folded down

Pass 16 Feb 2012 101,553 miles

All wheel rims slightly bent

Both front lower arm front bushes split

Dampness on power steering reseviour

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside rear tyre feathering and worn low on edges

Offside front shock absorber weeping

Oil dampness on gearbox

Rear and center exhaust hangers broken but exhaust still secure

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Top engine mount bush split

Unable to fully inspect third row seat belts due to seats folded down

Wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in both front lower suspension arm front bushes

slight play in both front steering track rod inner ball joints

Fail 17 Feb 2011 87,146 miles

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)

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

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in both front lower suspension arm front bushes

slight play in both front steering track rod inner ball joints

Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,621 miles

center exhust braket broken

nsf side light dim

osr parking light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,842 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,482 miles

slight wear to front brake pads

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,413 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 50,412 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 37,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 LHV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol 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 FM03 LHV, 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 LHV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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