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AO03 XDN

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,421 mi
Last recorded105,421 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 105,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 105,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n s f fog lamp inop

Fail 25 Mar 2025 102,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n s f fog lamp inop

Pass 16 Sep 2023 101,382 miles

Dash message indicating SRS service required, SRS lamp functions correctly,

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Strut top has play.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 101,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Dash message indicating SRS service required, SRS lamp functions correctly,

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Strut top has play.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle and components corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 98,239 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 94,699 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance weaker than off side possibly adjustment or further investigation

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,439 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 90,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,974 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,373 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 82,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

225/45r17y

o/s/f tyre close to wear limit

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,181 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 72,046 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,046 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 60,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 54,295 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 48,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 43,618 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,429 miles

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

front number plate marked slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front number plate scuffed slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 20,355 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 20,335 miles

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

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

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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AO03 XDN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AO03 XDN, 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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AO03 XDN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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