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DF03 EFW

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

211,841 mi
Last recorded211,841 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 EFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 211,841 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 211,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 195,590 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 195,590 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 171,386 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 171,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 159,679 miles

OSF tyre wearinjg low on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2014 159,677 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OSF tyre wearinjg low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 149,575 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 149,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 138,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 126,076 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 112,514 miles

Sill covers and under tray fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2009 112,445 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2008 95,642 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

damage to n/s/r tyre wall

n/s/r side light upper not working

rear exhaust brackets poor

Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,528 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 59,151 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DF03 EFW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DF03 EFW, 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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DF03 EFW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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