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DV03 XUG

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

216,784 mi
Last recorded216,784 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 216,784 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 216,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 202,125 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 178,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 171,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 162,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 151,050 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 138,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,601 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 125,601 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 112,771 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 112,771 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 108,186 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 105,246 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 105,132 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 93,872 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,872 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,343 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 59,132 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 59,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 44,375 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 31,624 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 XUG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

DV03 XUG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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