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FV03 NXF

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

201,690 mi
Last recorded201,690 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 NXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 201,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 195,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 190,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 180,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 171,334 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 167,916 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 167,916 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 158,415 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 151,740 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 151,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 142,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 133,306 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 132,986 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 132,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 128,501 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 128,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 123,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,102 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit advise replacement

n/s/f brake flexible hose has slight cracking to outer rubber however no cords exposed

Fail 24 Jun 2014 120,102 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to legal limit advise replacement

n/s/f brake flexible hose has slight cracking to outer rubber however no cords exposed

Pass 28 May 2013 111,681 miles

exhaust rear mountings corroded however exhaust system secure

front number plate deterioated but legible

parking brake effort low

Pass 29 May 2012 101,645 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear bracket corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,940 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,916 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 NXF is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FV03 NXF, 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 FV03 NXF registered?

FV03 NXF is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 NXF shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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