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A18 LGV

2003 Volvo V70

Orange Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

153,798 mi
Last recorded153,798 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 153,798 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 150,261 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 146,731 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 142,357 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 138,013 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres stepped slightly

Pass 6 May 2020 137,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres stepped slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2019 136,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres stepped slightly

Pass 18 May 2018 130,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 129,713 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 128,098 miles

nearside headlight has slight damage, function not impared

Pass 8 Jul 2015 125,066 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,873 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 117,688 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 111,977 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 105,167 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,885 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 90,463 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 90,461 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 84,468 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 78,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,464 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 58,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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A18 LGV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Orange with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A18 LGV, 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 A18 LGV registered?

A18 LGV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is A18 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LGV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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