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AL03 DYE

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

249,689 mi
Last recorded249,689 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 DYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 249,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 249,689 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 241,814 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 241,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 231,540 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 226,632 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pedal rubber starting to split

Fail 19 Sep 2023 226,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 x cuts to cords,middle and outer bands. also inner band bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall perished and split to cords ,also cut to cords on outer band and also bald on inner band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelight innop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pedal rubber starting to split

Pass 7 Sep 2022 216,771 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on shoulder

Fail 7 Sep 2022 216,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on shoulder

Pass 9 Sep 2021 207,242 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 road wheels corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 207,210 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 road wheels corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 200,719 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 200,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 197,509 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 197,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 187,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 187,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 180,070 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 180,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 173,009 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 172,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 162,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 152,106 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 152,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 139,238 miles

edge wear near side rear tyre-low pressure

Pass 21 Nov 2012 128,277 miles

front tyres approx 3.0mm

Fail 21 Nov 2012 128,227 miles

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

front tyres down to 3.0mm

Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,823 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 103,996 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2009 91,628 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have kerbing damage. rear no. plate poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2009 91,575 miles

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

all tyres have kerbing damage

rear no.plate poor. o/s upper rear lamp not working

Pass 4 Dec 2008 77,920 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 1 Dec 2008 77,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2007 61,997 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,929 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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AL03 DYE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AL03 DYE, 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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AL03 DYE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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