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AV03 UTL

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,990 mi
Last recorded80,990 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 80,990 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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 not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

eml light on pass due to date

Pass 4 Apr 2024 68,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cords damage inner side wall split replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml light pass due to date

Fail 4 Apr 2024 68,811 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cords damage inner side wall split replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml light pass due to date

Pass 5 Apr 2023 53,071 miles

Rear discs rusty

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2023 53,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear discs rusty

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,369 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,193 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,518 miles

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

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

e/m/l light on first used 31/03/2003

Pass 26 Oct 2017 35,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewalls Cracked inside and out

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

Offside Rear Tyre Sidewalls Cracked inside and out

Pass 2 Nov 2016 33,444 miles

EM light on

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 18 Apr 2015 32,083 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)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2014 30,532 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,069 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly perrished.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,037 miles

Petrol cap seal starting to split. Front brake discs have patches of corrosion on the braking surface area.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 24,037 miles

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

Petrol cap seal starting to split. Front brake discs have patches of corrosion on the braking surface area.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,278 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake (nearside) corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,129 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,116 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 10,282 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 UTL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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