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DY03 CYW

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,612 mi
Last recorded168,612 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 CYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 168,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 164,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 tyres have cuts but not deep enough to see cords

Pass 23 Sep 2015 159,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 8 Apr 2014 153,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 146,595 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 137,673 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

surface cracks in o/s front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2011 128,353 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 122,991 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 122,991 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 113,905 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jan 2008 104,481 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 104,481 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 93,962 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 93,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 77,394 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 77,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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DY03 CYW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DY03 CYW, 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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DY03 CYW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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