CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE03 DGU

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,487 mi
Last recorded182,487 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 182,487 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust backbox missing

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Apr 2026 182,484 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust backbox missing

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2025 174,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust back box missing

Fail 24 Apr 2025 174,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust back box missing

Pass 18 Apr 2024 161,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 152,687 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2023 152,687 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 147,984 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 147,984 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose Bolt is missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 145,502 miles

drivers seat floor mechanism worn but not excessive

Fail 1 Apr 2021 145,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat floor mechanism worn but not excessive

Pass 7 Apr 2020 143,584 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 143,584 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 138,916 miles

Nearside Front track control arm slight movement

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades slight smear

Fail 8 Apr 2019 138,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front track control arm slight movement

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades slight smear

Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,679 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 134,678 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 130,255 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 130,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 126,023 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 126,023 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 117,900 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 117,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,818 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2013 110,818 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,748 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,614 miles

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

Nearside and offside steering rack ends slight wear.

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

Rear number plate deterioration

Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,027 miles

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

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

all tyres slight wear on outer edge

slight play/movement both steering rack arms

Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,679 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,884 miles

rear No plate slightly deteriating

slight side to side movement in hand brake lever

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,033 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE03 DGU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE03 DGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE03 DGU?

You can check the full history of CE03 DGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE03 DGU registered?

CE03 DGU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CE03 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 DGU shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE03 DGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE03 DGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.