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FV03 VYM

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,651 mi
Last recorded193,651 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 VYM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 193,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 193,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 187,775 miles

Offside steering rack end

Fail 7 Mar 2018 187,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside steering rack end

Pass 13 Mar 2017 168,128 miles

centre exhaust outer skin peeling off

Fail 13 Mar 2017 168,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font both (6.3.4d)

centre exhaust outer skin peeling off

Pass 21 Mar 2016 143,321 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 142,848 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 142,848 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 141,052 miles

NSR tyre wearing on outer edge (ADVISE)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 141,052 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

NSR tyre wearing on outer edge (ADVISE)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 137,794 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 centre pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 132,069 miles

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

exhaust centre pipe corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 127,102 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 127,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 119,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,728 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,337 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,764 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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FV03 VYM is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 VYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV03 VYM is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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