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DY03 XBA

2003 Volvo V70

Green Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,203 mi
Last recorded206,203 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 206,203 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2013 201,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 201,386 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 192,393 miles

air bag light on

engine management light on

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 192,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light on

engine management light on

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2010 168,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 168,774 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 156,158 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 144,799 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 132,358 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 114,187 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 114,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 XBA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY03 XBA, 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 DY03 XBA registered?

DY03 XBA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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