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EU03 UCC

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,540 mi
Last recorded175,540 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 UCC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 175,540 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 168,946 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter perishing

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 163,635 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front to rear brake pipe greased

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter clip missing but gaiter secure

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

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

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter perishing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 163,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front to rear brake pipe greased

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter clip missing but gaiter secure

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter perishing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 158,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Front whish bone bush perishing and splitting

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to rear pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no canvas at time of test and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 154,066 miles

Covers fitted to sills

Front Wish bone bushes starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 154,066 miles

Covers fitted to sills

Front Wish bone bushes starting to perish

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 149,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 146,561 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Front near the limit

Pass 15 Feb 2019 141,736 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 135,290 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

front discs wearing

headlight cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2017 129,932 miles

front discs wearing

Fail 16 Feb 2017 129,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing and very near limit on edges

front discs wearing

Pass 10 Feb 2016 126,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside headlight cracked

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2015 122,680 miles

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

front tyres near wear bars

Pass 10 Feb 2014 117,692 miles

nearside front strut some dampness

nearside headlight cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2013 112,669 miles

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

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

child seat nearside rear

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,257 miles

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,571 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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EU03 UCC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU03 UCC, 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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EU03 UCC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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