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EG03 GLJ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

80,054 mi
Last recorded80,054 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 GLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 78,831 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 77,882 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 76,394 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 76,390 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 74,167 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 74,163 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front wheel play present

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner groove wearing

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,968 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 72,968 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,572 miles

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

eml on

Fail 19 Jun 2019 70,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

eml on

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,071 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,670 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,670 miles

Offside Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 66,670 miles

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

Offside Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 31 May 2016 63,441 miles

Offside Front inner track control arm has some play

Fail 31 May 2016 65,438 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front inner track control arm has some play

Pass 29 May 2015 59,228 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 59,225 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2014 55,173 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 52,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut on offside front tyre wall

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 52,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut on offside front tyre wall

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,887 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,538 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,516 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,158 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 27,012 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,842 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 24,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,442 miles

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

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

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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EG03 GLJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 EG03 GLJ, 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 EG03 GLJ registered?

EG03 GLJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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