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AV03 PCY

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

254,402 mi
Last recorded254,402 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 PCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 254,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 241,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 223,602 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 204,962 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 192,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 182,491 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 174,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 174,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 168,389 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 168,311 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front wishbone, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 162,647 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 157,555 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 152,858 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 146,624 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 142,153 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 137,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2012 123,782 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 107,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 107,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 94,081 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2009 80,482 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 80,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 54,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,889 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 PCY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV03 PCY, 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 PCY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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