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RN03 JFV

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,193 mi
Last recorded164,193 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 JFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 164,193 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 164,193 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust support brackets broken away from system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 157,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 157,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 145,052 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 145,052 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 133,939 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 120,808 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 120,807 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,374 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,956 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,472 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,241 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,880 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,871 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust support corroaded

Pass 9 May 2011 62,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 62,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,367 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 55,367 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 46,835 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 46,835 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 39,706 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,388 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 23,573 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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RN03 JFV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN03 JFV, 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 RN03 JFV registered?

RN03 JFV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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