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WL03 LHR

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,526 mi
Last recorded144,526 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 LHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 144,526 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 144,467 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear x1 sidelamp bulb inoperative

Pass 3 Sep 2019 134,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 129,550 miles

Different size tyres fitted to either axle

Nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2018 129,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front tyre size is different to those fitted on rear

Nearside headlamp pattern of poor quality

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 129,498 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front tyre size is different to those fitted on rear

Nearside headlamp pattern of poor quality

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 122,813 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside parking brake has low effort

Pass 16 Jun 2016 116,192 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear park brake slow to advance

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust just secure

engine light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 116,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear park brake slow to advance

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust just secure

engine light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,867 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Low fuel level

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

after market repair to rear exhaust mount

nearside rear lens damaged but not emiting white light

Fail 11 May 2015 108,848 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Near side rear lens damaged but not emiting white light

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Repair to rear exhaust box mount

Tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,356 miles

exhaust supports corroded

n/s/r lens slight crack

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2014 101,346 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r lens slight crack

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2013 91,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2013 91,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2012 312,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

sill covers fitted

slight rust to rear exhaust box

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,088 miles

deterioration on rear brake disc

deterioration on rear exhaust mount

very slight wear in steering rack n/s inner ball joint

Pass 18 Jun 2010 63,784 miles

slight wear in steering rack o/s and n/s inner ball joints

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,872 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,140 miles

Slight play in both nearside and offside track rod inner ball joints

Fail 24 Jun 2008 55,140 miles

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

Slight play in both nearside and offside track rod inner ball joints

Pass 26 Jun 2007 44,545 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 44,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,898 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 33,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WL03 LHR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WL03 LHR, 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 LHR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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