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WL03 HPA

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,119 mi
Last recorded171,119 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 HPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 171,119 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 171,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 152,625 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 152,625 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 140,534 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,857 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 134,857 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 127,328 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 127,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 121,775 miles

nsr exhaust mount snapped

Pass 16 Jun 2014 115,749 miles

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

nsr exhaust mount snapped

Fail 13 Jun 2014 115,749 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nsr exhaust mount snapped

Pass 12 Jun 2013 111,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2012 104,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 97,537 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 93,563 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 86,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 80,264 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 80,264 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 71,892 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 59,624 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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WL03 HPA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 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 WL03 HPA, 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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WL03 HPA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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