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AK03 XSV

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,923 mi
Last recorded186,923 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 186,923 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 186,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 186,900 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 186,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 182,832 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 182,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside outer rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 173,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 166,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 163,479 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside outer rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 163,479 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside outer rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 154,070 miles

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

only one of two offside rear lamps working

Fail 24 May 2019 154,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

only one of two offside rear lamps working

Pass 14 May 2018 136,858 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 14 May 2018 136,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 25 May 2017 121,405 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 121,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,203 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 103,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,693 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 93,836 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,836 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,478 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 80,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,783 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,453 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting half broken off

Fail 18 Mar 2010 63,453 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting half broken off

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,745 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 58,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,625 miles

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

covers fitted under car

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,206 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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AK03 XSV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK03 XSV, 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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AK03 XSV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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