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WP03 TXB

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,863 mi
Last recorded172,863 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 TXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 172,863 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 172,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 168,769 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 168,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 160,416 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 160,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front windscreen in zone A has two small cracks

Pass 10 Sep 2010 146,545 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 146,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

oil damp around steering rack

rear brakes disc worn

winscreen chip

Pass 9 Oct 2009 132,099 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 132,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY BADLY ON OUTER EDGE AND WORN TO 2MM

OFFSIDE WING MIRROR COVER MISSING

SMALL STONE CHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 2 Oct 2008 120,005 miles

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

steering rack very slight play o/s

Pass 31 Jul 2007 101,217 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 101,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,776 miles

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

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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WP03 TXB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WP03 TXB, 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 WP03 TXB registered?

WP03 TXB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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