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FV03 FHN

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,212 mi
Last recorded139,212 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 139,212 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 139,212 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 128,958 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 128,952 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread of offside front (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,254 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,906 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 95,905 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,307 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 81,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,144 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,698 miles

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

both front discs corroded on inner face

front wipers split at the end of blade screen is still cleaned

n/s/r rear disc corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,552 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2009 46,285 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 41,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,947 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,733 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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FV03 FHN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV03 FHN, 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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FV03 FHN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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