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DF03 BBN

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Lpg 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,300 mi
Last recorded97,300 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 BBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 97,300 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,185 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 95,185 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,288 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 90,362 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,970 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,367 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 82,756 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 79,876 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 76,534 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,900 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,504 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,211 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,540 miles

front number plate is cracked but secure and not likely to be missread

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,357 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 56,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,377 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 45,024 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,849 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,974 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,203 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,628 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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DF03 BBN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DF03 BBN, 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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What year was DF03 BBN registered?

DF03 BBN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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