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A15 JFA

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

216,849 mi
Last recorded216,849 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 JFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 216,849 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 209,902 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 209,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 208,787 miles

Offside Front brake flxeie fouling on wheel arch cover

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 208,787 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to starting problem (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake flxeie fouling on wheel arch cover

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 207,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 207,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 203,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 202,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 202,272 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 192,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 192,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 182,446 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres feathering on inside edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 172,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (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 slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 172,062 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 161,961 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 10 Feb 2015 150,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 150,858 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 138,869 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 122,859 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 109,782 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,683 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,262 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,712 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,435 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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A15 JFA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A15 JFA, 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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A15 JFA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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