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GF03 FHW

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,391 mi
Last recorded181,391 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 FHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 181,391 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake slight binding

Fail 11 Oct 2017 181,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 14 Oct 2016 161,609 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

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

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 13 Oct 2016 161,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

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

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 3 Feb 2016 152,962 miles

Front brake discs low

Front brake pads starting to get low

Nearside Front Front wishbone bush splitting

Offside Front Front bush badly peeling split

Split in turbo hose

Fail 1 Feb 2016 152,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both front indicators showing white light

Centre rear exhaust hanger weak

Front brake discs low

Front brake pads starting to get low

Nearside Front Front wishbone bush splitting

Offside Front Front bush badly peeling split

Split in turbo hose

Pass 26 Feb 2015 145,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 145,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 137,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 137,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hanger broken but syswtem still adequately supported

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 129,161 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 122,847 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 117,655 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,820 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 106,820 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 94,987 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 87,541 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 74,739 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,381 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)

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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GF03 FHW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF03 FHW, 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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GF03 FHW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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