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DE03 HXG

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

189,656 mi
Last recorded189,656 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 189,656 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 189,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 181,488 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 170,604 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 158,168 miles

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2021 143,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,069 miles

Offside front outer c.v. boot weeping slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2020 135,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front outer c.v. boot weeping slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2019 132,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track arm has very slight play in joint

Offside Front Inner Track arm has very slight play in joint

Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 120,520 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 108,046 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 86,088 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn.

Rear silencer box mounting broken.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 79,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2013 75,622 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 75,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2011 71,190 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,190 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,539 miles

all tyres worn on edge

scraping noise fron o/s/r hub

wiper blades worn

Fail 4 Jun 2009 65,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,963 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 52,963 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 46,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,595 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,385 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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DE03 HXG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DE03 HXG, 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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DE03 HXG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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