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DS03 UXA

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,567 mi
Last recorded136,567 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 UXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 136,567 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 128,646 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake requires attention

Pass 12 Jul 2017 116,578 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,262 miles

centre exhaust mount detached

chip in screen

front flexi brake hoses perishing

nsr brake disc rusty

rear anti roll bar rubbers perishing

Fail 30 Mar 2016 112,261 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mount detached

chip in screen

front flexi brake hoses perishing

nsr brake disc rusty

rear anti roll bar rubbers perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,448 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear brake disc rusty

rear antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 96,312 miles

both rear indicators discoloured.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,251 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear indicators discoloured.

o/s/f tyre on legal limit.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,937 miles

centre exhaust brakets corroded off exhaust - suggets welded back

front brake pads aprrox 70% worn

osr anti roll bar link has play - suggest repalced

Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,610 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,200 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 79,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 72,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,325 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 65,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,126 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,994 miles

front pads 70% worn

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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DS03 UXA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DS03 UXA, 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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DS03 UXA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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