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DG03 FZJ

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,105 mi
Last recorded108,105 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 105,005 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,877 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 104,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 103,909 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 103,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 103,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 100,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 98,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,564 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 97,564 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 92,707 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 92,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

both front tyres sidewalls split & perished

Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,940 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,313 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,219 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 69,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,657 miles

advise n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres have damage to side walls

Pass 13 May 2009 56,183 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,471 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,712 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 36,712 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FZJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

DG03 FZJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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