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DE03 WML

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,454 mi
Last recorded177,454 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 WML
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 177,454 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front arm bushs deteriorated allowing arm movment / poor

inner joints/steering rack worn

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear roll bar bushs worn

Fail 18 Jun 2014

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front arm bushs deteriorated allowing arm movment / poor

inner joints/steering rack worn

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear roll bar bushs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2013 157,666 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no. plate damaged

park brake 18%

Fail 15 Apr 2013 157,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front no. plate damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 150,059 miles

front no, plate damaged

front tyres worn

n/s wiper rubber inscure

Fail 30 Mar 2012 150,059 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front no, plate damaged

front tyres worn

n/s wiper rubber inscure

Pass 5 May 2011

rear springs rusting

Fail 3 May 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear springs rusting

Pass 16 Apr 2010 133,754 miles

n/s/f wish bone bushs deteriorated.. allowing movment of arm poor will need attension

rear tyres near limit...nail in o/s/r

Fail 16 Apr 2010 133,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f wish bone bushs deteriorated.. allowing movment of arm poor will need attension

rear tyres near limit...nail in o/s/r

Pass 23 Apr 2009 125,526 miles

O/S/F fog lamp not working

rear wiper arm and blade missing

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 125,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear wiper arm and blade missing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 108,387 miles

O/s/r tyre cracked

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

Parking brake lever almost hits stop

Fail 15 Apr 2008 108,386 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/s/r tyre cracked

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever almost hits stop

Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,255 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 88,255 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake pads getting low. N/S/R anti roll bar drop link movement in bottom ball jiont.

Pass 23 May 2006 71,344 miles

N/S/R tyre worn off on in side edge.Engine oil level on min.Movment in N/S/R anti roll bar drop link ball joint.Front brake pads on limit.

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 WML is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DE03 WML, 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 WML is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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