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AV03 OGR

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

142,944 mi
Last recorded142,944 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OGR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 142,944 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 142,944 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 136,470 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 136,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 135,848 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 134,525 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,917 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 129,913 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 126,397 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 119,470 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 119,461 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 111,356 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 111,356 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 111,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,314 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,214 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 79,214 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,844 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,660 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,242 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,524 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,944 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 42,944 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,603 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,643 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 35,643 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2007 28,468 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,628 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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AV03 OGR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OGR, 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 OGR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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