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AV03 JOA

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,184 mi
Last recorded139,184 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 JOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 139,184 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

long handbrake

nsf cv boot perished

Fail 24 Nov 2025 139,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

long handbrake

nsf cv boot perished

Pass 16 Dec 2024 134,161 miles

Rear number plate faded

Rear springs corroded

Slight play in both inner rack ends

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2024 134,161 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear discs corroded

Rear number plate faded

Rear springs corroded

Slight play in both inner rack ends

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 127,429 miles

Both rear indicators slightly white

Exhaust back box joint corroded

Front springs corroded

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside front indicator slightly corroded

Offside side repeater slightly white

Rear discs corroded

Rear springs corroded

Slight play in nearside front rack end

Pass 16 Dec 2022 122,837 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 122,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 115,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 115,636 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 109,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2020 109,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2019 106,643 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 t tyres low on pressure

items removed from screen prior to test

os wish bone rear bush starting to debond

sl;ight blow from rear exhaust

slight play in front wishbone front bushs

Fail 12 Dec 2019 106,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 t tyres low on pressure

items removed from screen prior to test

os wish bone rear bush starting to debond

sl;ight blow from rear exhaust

slight play in front wishbone front bushs

Pass 7 Dec 2018 102,697 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 102,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,298 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE ENEVEN TREADWEAR ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 96,003 miles

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 96,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER BLOWN (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,200 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,017 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 85,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,805 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 72,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

N/S Rear brake disc corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,463 miles

** FRONT TYRES WORN **

*** FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN / LIPPED ***

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,883 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,669 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,356 miles

WIPERS POOR==CHILD SEAT IN NSR BELT==OSF IND SLIGHTLY WHITE

Fail 8 Mar 2006 36,728 miles

FR DISCS WORN==RECC FUEL FILTER REPLACE==FR TYRES 2.5MM==CUT IN NSF SIDEWALL==

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,728 miles

FR DISCS WORN==RECC FUEL FILTER REPLACE==FR TYRES 2.5MM==CUT IN NSF SIDEWALL==

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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AV03 JOA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV03 JOA, 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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AV03 JOA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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