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YF03 DBK

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 DBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020
Pass 25 Jan 2019 217,948 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 191,492 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 191,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 165,212 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 165,210 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 144,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 127,177 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 127,177 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 116,078 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 91,560 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 91,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 81,169 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 81,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 73,691 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 73,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 63,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,343 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,816 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,885 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 32,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YF03 DBK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YF03 DBK, 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 YF03 DBK registered?

YF03 DBK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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