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WX03 ZPL

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

209,086 mi
Last recorded209,086 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 ZPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 209,086 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Excise play with i the mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Power steering rack leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hand brake comes near to limit of travel

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Door mirror body repair by tape.

Offside Front Wishbone arm bushes starting to crack and damp with oil

Power steering res damp with oil.

under tray wet with oil

Pass 25 Jul 2019 201,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 201,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 189,457 miles

Both head light wiper blade split

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Mirror cover cracked and damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 189,457 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both head light wiper blade split

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Mirror cover cracked and damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 176,667 miles

OSR tyre worn on the outer edge.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 176,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

OSR tyre worn on the outer edge.

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 163,590 miles

Fuel filler hinge broken

Turbo intercooler leaking oil.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 163,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel filler hinge broken

Turbo intercooler leaking oil.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 151,980 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 147,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat has slight movement

Fail 10 Dec 2014 147,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat has slight movement

Pass 16 Dec 2013 138,086 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 129,418 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 129,418 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 123,428 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 123,428 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 113,520 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 104,648 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 104,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 93,493 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 93,493 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,954 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,190 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 67,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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WX03 ZPL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WX03 ZPL, 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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WX03 ZPL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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