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EF03 VYK

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,807 mi
Last recorded150,807 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 VYK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 150,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 150,807 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 148,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 144,170 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 131,004 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 131,004 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 124,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2020 119,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 119,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 116,018 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear silencer mounting bracket missing, being held up with wire cable

Fail 1 Jul 2019 116,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear silencer mounting bracket missing, being held up with wire cable

Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,940 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,368 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 90,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,188 miles

exhaust mounts towards rear of exhaust have broken away. Advise attention as rear-most mount corroded also.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,661 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,762 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limit on outer shoulder...225/45YR17

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,056 miles

Front bushes in both front suspension lower arms starting to pereish with slight play

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

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

Rear number plate starting to separate slightly at top

Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,782 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,437 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,462 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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EF03 VYK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF03 VYK, 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 EF03 VYK registered?

EF03 VYK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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