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ET03 UBJ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

194,807 mi
Last recorded194,807 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 194,807 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 162,412 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 144,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 122,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2019 122,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,964 miles

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

slight perishing on all brake hoses

slight play o/s inner steering rack end

Fail 5 Sep 2018 118,964 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight perishing on all brake hoses

slight play o/s inner steering rack end

Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,126 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust hangers corroded

minor chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2017 116,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust hangers corroded

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2016 112,510 miles

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

Front discs slight corrosion

N/S/R tyre low on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,262 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 109,258 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,678 miles

o/s/f lower arm front bush worn

windscreen small stonechip

Pass 30 Aug 2013 102,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 98,329 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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 95,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,193 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 20 Aug 2010 92,218 miles

front lower arm bushes slightly worn

front tyres getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,193 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre soft

slight play steering rack

Pass 12 May 2008 86,144 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 72,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,157 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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ET03 UBJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ET03 UBJ, 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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ET03 UBJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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