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EX03 NXY

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

214,404 mi
Last recorded214,404 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 214,404 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 214,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside mirror damaged

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 209,415 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 203,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front all shock absorbers corroded front both

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2023 203,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front all shock absorbers corroded front both

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 198,732 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted & corroded very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted & corroded very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 193,814 miles

Rear Coil springs corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

EML MIL lamp on

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working Inoperative (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake discs worn & corroded

Rear Coil springs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Inoperative (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020

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

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

dials were not working at start of test but now working all tell-tells work

Fail 31 Jan 2020 189,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

dials were not working at start of test but now working all tell-tells work

Pass 8 Jan 2019

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 168,458 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 156,145 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 134,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 123,051 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 123,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,212 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 101,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 82,669 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 82,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,485 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 50,333 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 50,333 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 36,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2008 36,595 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,585 miles

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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EX03 NXY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NXY, 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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EX03 NXY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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