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DA03 EAJ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,670 mi
Last recorded93,670 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 93,670 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/side and o/side front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both n/side and o/side front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 86,819 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2024 76,609 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,773 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 65,773 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,723 miles

Foot brake pedal has slight travel

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear disc slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2020 65,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Foot brake pedal has slight travel

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,263 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 63,263 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,436 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,537 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,938 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,590 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,370 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,615 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,701 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,541 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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DA03 EAJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DA03 EAJ, 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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DA03 EAJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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