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DG03 FEJ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,746 mi
Last recorded101,746 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 101,746 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 101,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 94,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,546 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 92,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 92,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 90,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,685 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 82,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 78,556 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 78,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 76,436 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,870 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 73,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,932 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Nov 2013 68,867 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,724 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,973 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,998 miles

exhaust mountings in poor condition,

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,093 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,272 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 42,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,607 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,372 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,268 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 FEJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG03 FEJ, 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 DG03 FEJ registered?

DG03 FEJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is DG03 FEJ safe to buy?

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