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E2 JDR

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,496 mi
Last recorded110,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 JDR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 109,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2019 105,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 105,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,912 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 104,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 102,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 99,599 miles

both track rods and nearside hand brake

Pass 30 Jul 2016 97,333 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 94,467 miles

Advise EML on

Advise both number plate lights dull

Advise service light on

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 74,365 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,690 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 90,672 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,742 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,289 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,785 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 68,785 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 56,252 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,586 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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E2 JDR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E2 JDR, 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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What year was E2 JDR registered?

E2 JDR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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