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DV03 EMF

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,719 mi
Last recorded83,719 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 EMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 83,719 miles

both front tyres and osr tyre low on tread

front brake pads low

Pass 7 May 2010 71,461 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 71,461 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both offside front and nearside front tyres and nearside rear tyre low on tread 2/3 mm

slight movement in front wishbone bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,815 miles

front and rear brake pads low

handbrake slightly high will need adjustment soon

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,477 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 39,475 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,604 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 30,604 miles

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

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 EMF is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV03 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

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

Is DV03 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 EMF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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