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FR03 BWJ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,705 mi
Last recorded82,705 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 BWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,705 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 75,744 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 70,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,249 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,110 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,696 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,564 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,215 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,371 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 19,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,704 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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FR03 BWJ 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 87.5%.

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 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 FR03 BWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR03 BWJ registered?

FR03 BWJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FR03 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR03 BWJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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