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DG03 CUU

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,820 mi
Last recorded184,820 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 CUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 184,820 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 184,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 184,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 6 Oct 2016 171,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 159,340 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency only 16%

Fail 28 Sep 2015 159,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 151,078 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 143,388 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 137,164 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 137,164 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,291 miles

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

reart wiper blade split

Fail 28 Sep 2011 129,288 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

reart wiper blade split

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 6 Oct 2010 123,845 miles

airbag warning on

front brake pads low

rear wiper blade split

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Oct 2009 118,576 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 118,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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front brake pads getting low

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2008 107,828 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 96,675 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 26 Apr 2007 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 19 Apr 2006 82,051 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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DG03 CUU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG03 CUU, 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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DG03 CUU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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