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DV03 EKZ

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,566 mi
Last recorded161,566 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 EKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 161,566 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 161,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 159,419 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 159,394 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 157,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 157,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 155,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 153,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 150,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 148,883 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 148,883 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 145,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 140,924 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 131,801 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode badly

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,493 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 114,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 103,339 miles

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

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

slight movement evident in o/s and n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 7 Sep 2011 103,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

slight movement evident in o/s and n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Sep 2010 95,341 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,743 miles

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

offside front steering has slight wear

Fail 18 Sep 2008 68,691 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front inner discs starting to corrode and become waisted

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

signs of fluid leak on o/s/f chassis

slight movement on front lower arms front bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,691 miles

both front inner discs starting to corrode and become waisted

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

signs of fluid leak on o/s/f chassis

slight movement on front lower arms front bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,867 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly(n/s close to legal limit)

slight corrosion starting on rear discs inner faces

stonechip in swept area(less than 40mm)

very slight movement on o/s steering rack knuckle(movement goes with engine running)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,279 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear wiper blade split

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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DV03 EKZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV03 EKZ, 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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DV03 EKZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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