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FM03 NZB

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,712 mi
Last recorded197,712 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 197,712 miles

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

slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 21 Dec 2015 197,703 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 186,062 miles

Airbag service light on dashboard information telltale

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 186,062 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Airbag service light on dashboard information telltale

Handbrake has nooperation at all to the rear brakes

Pass 27 Sep 2013 177,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 159,266 miles

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)

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)

both front steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2011 118,578 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 118,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil level low 1lt added

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,646 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,270 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 70,270 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,877 miles

offside steering rack end has play

Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,730 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 55,730 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,834 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 2 Aug 2006 45,834 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NZB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NZB, 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 FM03 NZB registered?

FM03 NZB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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