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DG03 MGY

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,259 mi
Last recorded163,259 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 163,259 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 159,925 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 154,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 153,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 153,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 150,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 150,254 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 142,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 142,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 128,619 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 128,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 112,853 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn low

n/s inner cv gaitor seeping grease

n/s/f indicator becoming discoloured

Fail 12 Sep 2011 112,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn low

n/s inner cv gaitor seeping grease

n/s/f indicator becoming discoloured

Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,155 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,717 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 84,717 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,056 miles

front no plate showing separation

fuel filler cap seal showing slight perish

o/s/r tyre showing differant size to other three

rear discs showing scores

small dent in n/s/r inner wheel rim

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Sep 2007 60,056 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front no plate showing separation

fuel filler cap seal showing slight perish

o/s/r tyre showing differant size to other three

rear discs showing scores

small dent in n/s/r inner wheel rim

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,643 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 37,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front reg plate water marked and seperated

N/S alloy wheel damaged on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,677 miles

Front reg plate water marked and seperated

N/S alloy wheel damaged on outer edge

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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DG03 MGY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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