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ET03 VRR

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,359 mi
Last recorded216,359 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VRR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 216,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 209,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 202,845 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 196,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 189,272 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 180,362 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 169,706 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 169,610 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 162,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 152,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 133,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 115,781 miles

fuel cap cover becoming insecure

slight dent , n/s front inner rim of road wheel

slight wear in o/s front outer track rod end

Fail 11 Jul 2013 115,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap cover becoming insecure

slight dent , n/s front inner rim of road wheel

slight wear in o/s front outer track rod end

Pass 12 Jul 2012 108,285 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both n/s and o/s front lower wishbone inner front bushs showing wear/movement

Fail 12 Jul 2012 108,285 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s and o/s front lower wishbone inner front bushs showing wear/movement

Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,530 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

front pads 1/2 worn+discs lipped

rear pads2/3 worn

rear wiper blade poor

Fail 8 Mar 2011 94,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

front pads 1/2 worn+discs lipped

rear pads2/3 worn

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,527 miles

headlamp wiper blades missing+n/s front inner wheel rim slight damage+rear exhaust surports corroded+child seat fitted n/s rear

Fail 28 Apr 2010 85,527 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

headlamp wiper blades missing+n/s front inner wheel rim slight damage+rear exhaust surports corroded+child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 12 May 2009 73,032 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s headlamp wiper missing

Fail 8 May 2009 73,016 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s headlamp wiper missing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,056 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,409 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,915 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 VRR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ET03 VRR, 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 ET03 VRR registered?

ET03 VRR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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