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DF52 EVX

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,470 mi
Last recorded111,470 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 111,470 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 111,470 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 108,427 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 106,334 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 103,828 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 103,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 102,893 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fixing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler tube rubber pipe too fuel tank cracked and perished

Fail 23 Feb 2022 102,893 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fixing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler tube rubber pipe too fuel tank cracked and perished

Pass 24 Feb 2021 101,031 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,181 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,667 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 89,631 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,275 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,974 miles

both front steering arms has slight play

both rear tyres tread edge cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2016 77,968 miles

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

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

both front steering arms has slight play

both rear tyres tread edge cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,363 miles

engine light

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,030 miles

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

exhaust center pipe mountains corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,474 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,025 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,728 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 39,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,938 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,448 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 29,443 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 23,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,978 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 17,966 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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DF52 EVX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF52 EVX, 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 DF52 EVX registered?

DF52 EVX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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