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WU52 FVB

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

167,762 mi
Last recorded167,762 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 FVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 167,762 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 167,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 162,360 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 158,087 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2023 154,852 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jul 2023 154,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 149,707 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 146,906 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 143,187 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 138,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake just met effiency (n/s has lower readings)

Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,033 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 131,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 128,812 miles

front coil springs corroded

top mounts slightly siezed

Pass 13 Jul 2016 126,722 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 126,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front wheel slight binding

Fail 6 Mar 2014 116,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front wheel slight binding

Pass 20 Mar 2013 106,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,567 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,998 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,858 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lower front suspension arms front bushings showing signs of wear

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,546 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,600 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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WU52 FVB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WU52 FVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU52 FVB registered?

WU52 FVB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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