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EW03 OAB

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,324 mi
Last recorded94,324 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 OAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 94,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 94,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,604 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 79,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2023 64,427 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil level low

Fail 24 Sep 2023 64,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Caused by excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil level low

Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,264 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,161 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,802 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 57,489 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,870 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,656 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 54,656 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,439 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise o/s/rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,497 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,003 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 46,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,105 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,168 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,230 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 14,476 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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EW03 OAB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EW03 OAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EW03 OAB registered?

EW03 OAB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is EW03 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EW03 OAB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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