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AV03 DBU

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

217,383 mi
Last recorded217,383 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 217,383 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

All suspension coil springs corroding

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Jan 2021 212,041 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

All suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Chips to windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside front inner steering rack inner joint slight wear

Pass 21 Jan 2020 206,231 miles

All coil springs corroding

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Chips to windscreen

Exhaust corroded

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,117 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated & slight movement

Chips to windscreen

Exhaust corroded & rear center mount broken - still secure

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front outer cv gaiter small split & perished

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge & low tread

Offside front wheel bearing has roughness - Just meets criteria

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Feb 2018 191,161 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 29 Jan 2018 191,954 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre exhaust mount corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 17 Jan 2017 182,744 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2017 182,744 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

nearside rear brake binding

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2016 173,676 miles

3) Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Engine management light on

Nearside front rim has slight damage

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 173,573 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

3) Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Engine management light on

Nearside front rim has slight damage

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 159,746 miles

(3) Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

(3) Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 159,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

(3) Nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

(3) Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 147,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 135,971 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 135,860 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 124,173 miles

Both front inner track rods have slight play.

Both front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated close to limit.

Rear exhaust box and mounting slightly deteriorated.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 124,173 miles

Both front inner track rods have slight play.

Both front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated close to limit.

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

Rear exhaust box and mounting slightly deteriorated.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 114,503 miles

(1) Nearside rear tyre worn down to limit.

(1) Parking brake lever travel close to limit.

(2) Nearside front tyre sidewall damage close to limit.

(3) Both front brake hoses deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Offside parking brake perfomance low.

(4) Bushes deteriorated slightly in both front suspension arms.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 107,236 miles

(1) Both front tyres worn down to limit.

(2) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 94,654 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,654 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 86,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 86,946 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 76,813 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 62,529 miles

Bottom Power Steering reservoir hose damp

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake pads spproximately 70% worn. Slight judder on rear brakes

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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AV03 DBU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV03 DBU, 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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AV03 DBU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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