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DV03 ELJ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,880 mi
Last recorded122,880 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ELJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 115,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,480 miles

EML light on

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 105,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML light on

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,626 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 95,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,884 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,082 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,553 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,943 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,664 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,949 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 7,915 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 5,596 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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DV03 ELJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ELJ, 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 DV03 ELJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DV03 ELJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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