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FP03 ZGT

2003 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,340 mi
Last recorded155,340 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ZGT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 155,340 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 135,961 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 135,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 118,662 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 118,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 103,473 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 103,472 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 97,419 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 97,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZGT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FP03 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

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

Is FP03 ZGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 ZGT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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