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AK03 DYV

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,310 mi
Last recorded67,310 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,310 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back seats and boot covered , have not inspected boot, floors or seat belts

Pass 20 Feb 2019 64,914 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 62,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall cracked/perished. (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,886 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre severely perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,146 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear tyre cracked & perished

oil leak from rear diff

play in o/s/front inner steering rack joint

Fail 23 Mar 2016 56,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/rear tyre cracked & perished

oil leak from rear diff

play in o/s/front inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,624 miles

Fuel cap seal staring to perrish.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in OS inner rack joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,726 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished to sidewalls

Fail 4 Apr 2014 46,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished to sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,498 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f steering rack end found to have slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,019 miles

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,211 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 28,211 miles

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

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

slight cut offside front tyre tread

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,750 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,585 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,866 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,320 miles

slight play in front wheels

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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AK03 DYV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK03 DYV, 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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AK03 DYV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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