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EA03 RVJ

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,773 mi
Last recorded135,773 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 RVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 135,773 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 121,199 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,851 miles

Front n/s and o/s brake flexible pipe perishing

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,798 miles

Brake discs corroded

Front brake flexis starting to perish

Offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Rear tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

Fail 7 Aug 2020 107,798 miles

Brake discs corroded

Front brake flexis starting to perish

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

Offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Rear tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

Pass 29 Mar 2019 104,509 miles

Cracks in Nearside rear tyre tread & worn on edge, advise replacement

Cracks in offside rear tyre tread

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded

Nearside front brake pads getting low

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,173 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,575 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,107 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,223 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,768 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 2 Mar 2012 53,768 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,267 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,201 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on inside edge

Fail 6 Mar 2010 35,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre low on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,507 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Mar 2009 28,507 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,238 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 17,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside door mirror broken

Parking brake has travel but dosnt reach travel limit

Rear seat belts untested as rear seats folded

Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,744 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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EA03 RVJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA03 RVJ, 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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EA03 RVJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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