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EA03 VMX

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,819 mi
Last recorded132,819 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 132,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 132,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 130,779 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 127,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low On Tread - Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mount Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 125,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Splitting & Lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Exhaust Mount Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 122,118 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2022 122,117 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2021 118,524 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 118,524 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 114,809 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 114,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 110,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 102,803 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 102,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 100,582 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

offside front headlamp washer/wiper motor running permantly

Fail 22 May 2017 100,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

offside front headlamp washer/wiper motor running permantly

Pass 23 May 2016 98,723 miles

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 27 May 2015 96,060 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 95,563 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 92,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Cuts In Sidewall & Has Cracks Within Tyre Tread

Offside Front Tyre Has Cuts In Sidewall & Has Cracks Within Tread

Fail 15 May 2014 92,333 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre Has Cuts In Sidewall & Has Cracks Within Tyre Tread

Offside Front Tyre Has Cuts In Sidewall & Has Cracks Within Tread

Pass 20 May 2013 88,869 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 86,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 84,016 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 80,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,777 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,379 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 69,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 69,668 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,333 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 63,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,861 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 VMX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMX, 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 VMX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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