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DA03 XAX

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

166,176 mi
Last recorded166,176 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 166,176 miles

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

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

Parking Brake Has Long Travel

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 166,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 Out Of Each Wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking Brake Has Long Travel

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 158,327 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake has long travel

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 158,327 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Handbrake has long travel

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 150,751 miles

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

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 150,751 miles

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

Hand brake has long travel

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 138,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Only Just Passed

Pass 8 Feb 2022 121,624 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 109,940 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 109,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 103,773 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 103,773 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,624 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,890 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 95,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 92,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,761 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,713 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,089 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 60,991 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,531 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,675 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 39,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,408 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,310 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,869 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 20,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 XAX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DA03 XAX, 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 XAX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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