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DC03 JJY

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

204,096 mi
Last recorded204,096 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 JJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 204,096 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 204,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 May 2018 199,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2017 196,888 miles

all four suspension springs heavily corroded

front lower wishbone bushes in poor condition and have slight play

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 22 Nov 2017 196,871 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all four suspension springs heavily corroded

front lower wishbone bushes in poor condition and have slight play

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Apr 2016 177,159 miles

all coil springs corroded

neariside front lower wishbone bushes in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2016 177,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

neariside front lower wishbone bushes in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2014 157,438 miles

front number plate in poor condition

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Jun 2014 157,404 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front fog lights not working

front number plate in poor condition

no dash lights

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 144,492 miles

both front wishbones front bushes in poor condition and slight movement

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

rear discs in poor condition

rear springs corroded

slight judder nearside rear brake

Fail 27 Mar 2013 144,492 miles

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

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

both front wishbones front bushes in poor condition and slight movement

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

rear discs in poor condition

rear springs corroded

slight judder nearside rear brake

tyre pressures very low

Pass 2 Apr 2012 132,819 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 2 Apr 2012 132,818 miles

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

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 116,985 miles

wiper motor/mechanism noisy

Fail 23 Mar 2011 116,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper motor/mechanism noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2010 101,070 miles

both wipers in poor condition

lots of handbrake travel

Fail 26 Mar 2010 101,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both wipers in poor condition

lots of handbrake travel

Pass 18 Mar 2009 83,613 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,730 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 56,730 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,736 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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DC03 JJY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 DC03 JJY, 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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DC03 JJY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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