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WV03 PLN

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,217 mi
Last recorded212,217 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 PLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 212,217 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 193,507 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 193,507 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 167,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Signs of nearside front wheel striking inner wheel arch

Fail 30 Jul 2018 167,305 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Signs of nearside front wheel striking inner wheel arch

Pass 28 Jun 2017 136,902 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Jun 2017 136,902 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack inner joints

suspect rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,306 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended FACING FORWARD (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended FACING FORWARD (2.4.F.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 109,306 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended FACING FORWARD (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended FACING FORWARD (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 98,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,536 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,536 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,728 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,094 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 54,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,784 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 43,466 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,466 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,450 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,689 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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WV03 PLN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV03 PLN, 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 WV03 PLN registered?

WV03 PLN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WV03 PLN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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