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EJ03 ABV

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,419 mi
Last recorded153,419 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ABV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 153,419 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 153,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 149,164 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 149,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 144,975 miles

Slight leak from nearside outer driveshaft cv boot

Fail 1 Jun 2021 144,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Slight leak from nearside outer driveshaft cv boot

Pass 22 Jun 2020 141,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 141,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,260 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 132,260 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 120,750 miles

Offside Front 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 16 Sep 2017 117,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlight glass chipped

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,373 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 93,938 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,530 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 83,530 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 73,981 miles

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

Some wear in bushes of both ft. suspension lower arms

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,981 miles

Some wear in bushes of both ft. suspension lower arms

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,499 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,547 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 45,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,981 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 27,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.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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EJ03 ABV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EJ03 ABV, 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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EJ03 ABV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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