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A4 EAU

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,928 mi
Last recorded123,928 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 EAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 123,928 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight cracking/perishing noted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front OSF seat belt guide in A pillar is worn and rubbing on edge of webbing.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,013 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Starting to split. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 120,215 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 Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 116,907 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip not brilliant its preventing the ingress of dirt but ideally wants a new clip.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 115,505 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,280 miles

transfer case oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2019 115,075 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,960 miles

Near side rear tyre slight damage side wall

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2017 113,533 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 110,978 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,453 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 106,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,948 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 103,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel filler cap sealing washer deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2012 98,849 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 98,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

cuts in nearside rear outer tyrewall

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,045 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear seats folded away

Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,537 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 69,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,309 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 60,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,738 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,983 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 42,983 miles

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

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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A4 EAU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A4 EAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 EAU registered?

A4 EAU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is A4 EAU safe to buy?

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