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DL03 HNG

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,808 mi
Last recorded145,808 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 145,808 miles

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Front service brake a little uneven

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Front wheel camber appears misaligned. Historic sign of wheel rubbing on arches

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear parking brake uneven requires adjustment

Rear wiper blade worn

engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2016 145,808 miles

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Front service brake a little uneven

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Front wheel camber appears misaligned. Historic sign of wheel rubbing on arches

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear parking brake uneven requires adjustment

Rear wiper blade worn

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 142,657 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 142,639 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

slight play in steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 20 Jun 2014 130,755 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 130,755 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 115,589 miles

Engine oil level low.

Engine undertray fitted.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 115,589 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Engine oil level low.

Engine undertray fitted.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 93,624 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,624 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,708 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,850 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 39,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both wiper blades starting to judder

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,079 miles

both wiper blades starting to judder

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,084 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,781 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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DL03 HNG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DL03 HNG, 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 DL03 HNG registered?

DL03 HNG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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