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FV03 VYF

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,608 mi
Last recorded127,608 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 127,608 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 127,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,022 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 127,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 125,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 124,968 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 124,968 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 124,279 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 123,798 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 123,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 123,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 122,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 119,185 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 119,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 115,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,664 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,181 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 110,181 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,786 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 107,786 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,735 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 104,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 101,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,004 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 98,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 94,257 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

superficial damage to both sides front tyre sidewalls & wheelrims

Pass 2 Sep 2009 94,257 miles

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

superficial damage to both sides front tyre sidewalls & wheelrims

Pass 18 Sep 2008 89,188 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 89,188 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,145 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,250 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 79,250 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 78,973 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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FV03 VYF is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV03 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

FV03 VYF is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 VYF shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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