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CE03 DHF

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

192,938 mi
Last recorded192,938 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 192,938 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 192,936 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 186,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 186,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 178,772 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

o/s door mirror case damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2018 178,771 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edge cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

o/s door mirror case damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2017 170,948 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 170,948 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing o/s/f (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 161,808 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s/f (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

both door mirrors damaged

coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 161,807 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s/f (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

both door mirrors damaged

coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 150,302 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 150,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint ball pin shank loose Rack arm (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 142,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 142,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 134,496 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f inner track arm has slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2013 134,496 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f inner track arm has slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2012 123,120 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 123,120 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 117,692 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 109,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 96,844 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 96,844 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 81,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 81,880 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 68,111 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,111 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,985 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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CE03 DHF is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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