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EA53 MHL

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,864 mi
Last recorded115,864 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 115,864 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 110,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 106,518 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 155,102 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 151,429 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 140,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 126,016 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 126,016 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 119,061 miles

nearside inner cv boot perished

offside and nearside front tyres have cuts on outer sidewall

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 119,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED bulbs fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED bulbs fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside inner cv boot perished

offside and nearside front tyres have cuts on outer sidewall

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,454 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,403 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 102,658 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 100,876 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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,817 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 83,817 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,788 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,788 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 61,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,645 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,113 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 50,084 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,084 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,786 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,317 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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EA53 MHL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA53 MHL, 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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EA53 MHL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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