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WJ03 WGY

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

185,681 mi
Last recorded185,681 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 WGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 185,681 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 Nov 2011 185,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 174,545 miles

minor leak around front exhaust.

n/s/f flexible brake hose starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f forward wishbone bush almost deteriorated.

o/s/f forward wishbone bush deteriorating.

play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

slight play in o/s steering rack inner arm/joint.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 174,545 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

minor leak around front exhaust.

n/s/f flexible brake hose starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f forward wishbone bush almost deteriorated.

o/s/f forward wishbone bush deteriorating.

play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

slight play in o/s steering rack inner arm/joint.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 157,578 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 157,578 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Nov 2008 136,813 miles

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 136,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 119,300 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 119,300 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front tyres starting to wear down on edges.

imbalance in front brakes.

oil leak.

play in n/s/f wishbone bushes.

play in steering rack.

rear brake pads starting to wear down.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 95,783 miles

oil leak.

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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WJ03 WGY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WJ03 WGY, 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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WJ03 WGY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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