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BW03 DVZ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

195,794 mi
Last recorded195,794 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 DVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 195,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 193,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 193,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 191,044 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 188,102 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 186,671 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 184,291 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 184,291 miles

Brake performance not tested rear pads on metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 180,954 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 176,863 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 176,863 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 171,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 167,514 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 167,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 162,368 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 162,368 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 153,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 139,408 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 May 2011 129,059 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 129,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 120,169 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 116,737 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 108,057 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 108,057 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 11 Jul 2007 95,563 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 83,250 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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BW03 DVZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BW03 DVZ, 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 BW03 DVZ registered?

BW03 DVZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 DVZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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