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DG03 VUH

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,616 mi
Last recorded216,616 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 216,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 201,871 miles

offside/nearside front and rear tyres worn to 3-4mm

Fail 2 Jun 2014 201,871 miles

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

offside/nearside front and rear tyres worn to 3-4mm

Pass 4 Jun 2013 190,981 miles

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

offside/nearside front wipers slightly torn

Pass 9 Oct 2012 183,963 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 183,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside/nearside front tyres worn on inner egge

Fail 3 Oct 2011 168,553 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 168,553 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 149,785 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 149,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 132,415 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 132,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 116,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 94,934 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 94,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,542 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 VUH is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

DG03 VUH is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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