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DV03 MVD

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

169,161 mi
Last recorded169,161 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 MVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 169,161 miles

Rear rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 161,302 miles

Central Rear rear wiper broken

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 161,297 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear wiper broken

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 155,777 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake leaver travel to limit at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2019 142,776 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 142,775 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 138,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 131,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 128,083 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 128,083 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 127,805 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 124,181 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 117,556 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 117,556 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 115,911 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 115,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 112,334 miles

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

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 19 Jan 2011 101,959 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,338 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 81,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,345 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 69,296 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,531 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,652 miles

nail in tyre

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 MVD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MVD, 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 MVD is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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