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DA03 EAG

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

216,881 mi
Last recorded216,881 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EAG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 216,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 203,419 miles

Front wing condition

Fail 3 Apr 2023 203,419 miles

Front wing condition

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 191,383 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Mar 2022 191,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 176,351 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 176,350 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 163,875 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 163,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 149,887 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts hoses cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 149,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts hoses cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 146,811 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 143,485 miles

Nearside Front 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)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 143,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 141,035 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 141,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 136,356 miles

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

o/f/s front tyre rubbing wing linner

Fail 22 Dec 2014 136,356 miles

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

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

o/f/s front tyre rubbing wing linner

Pass 4 Feb 2014 133,387 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 133,387 miles

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

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

Advise brake fluid change

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,414 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 128,414 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 121,102 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 114,549 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 105,677 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 105,677 miles

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

Advise wheel alignment

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

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 6 Jan 2009 95,590 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear upper tail light intermitant

Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 82,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 75,337 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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DA03 EAG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DA03 EAG, 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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DA03 EAG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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