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FV03 VZM

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,379 mi
Last recorded102,379 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 VZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 102,379 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 97,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 97,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,237 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 96,154 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,258 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

parking brake tell tail not working

Fail 10 Jul 2018 94,258 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

offside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

parking brake tell tail not working

Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,123 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 89,123 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,650 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 63,510 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 63,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,584 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 49,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,224 miles

o\s wing mirror cracked

slight play on o\s\f steering rack end

Fail 22 Jul 2010 40,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play on o\s\f steering rack end

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,294 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,344 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,370 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED

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 VZM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

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

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