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WR03 VBE

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,387 mi
Last recorded133,387 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 VBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 133,387 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 133,387 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 27,981 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 27,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 118,142 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 118,142 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal travel brake working o/k

Pass 13 Nov 2015 108,704 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 106,381 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 104,119 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,210 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,421 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,676 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 84,002 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 77,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,115 miles

heavy secondary tread wear on outer edges of front offside and nearside tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2006 48,345 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WR03 VBE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WR03 VBE, 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 WR03 VBE registered?

WR03 VBE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is WR03 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 VBE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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