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FP03 ZGM

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,392 mi
Last recorded169,392 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ZGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 169,392 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 162,457 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 154,901 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 154,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 143,777 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 143,762 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 147,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 134,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 132,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 106,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 104,566 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 101,158 miles

Front tyres scrubbing body on full lock, offside inner wheel arch has sharp edge that could cause tyre damage

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 92,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres fouling on inner wheel arches

parking brake noisy (squeaking) when operated when vehicle is moving (during brake test)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,791 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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FP03 ZGM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FP03 ZGM, 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 FP03 ZGM registered?

FP03 ZGM is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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