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EX03 KNV

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,978 mi
Last recorded139,978 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 KNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 139,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 139,978 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 137,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play underload (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively high (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 133,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 130,620 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 130,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 126,259 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 117,100 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 117,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 107,807 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 107,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,949 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 91,949 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,215 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,803 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 87,667 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,667 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 69,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,918 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,511 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,027 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 26,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,598 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,471 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,694 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,706 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,809 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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EX03 KNV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EX03 KNV, 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 EX03 KNV registered?

EX03 KNV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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