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FA03 EXN

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

119,365 mi
Last recorded119,365 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 119,365 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,309 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 119,306 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 119,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 119,025 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 119,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 117,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2022 117,674 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 117,666 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 117,592 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 117,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 116,483 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 116,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 114,303 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 111,303 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,631 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 105,534 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 101,861 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 101,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 83,782 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 83,782 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,077 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 85,041 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 78,900 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 78,900 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,869 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,028 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 69,028 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,395 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 60,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,601 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 52,601 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,032 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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FA03 EXN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 FA03 EXN, 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 FA03 EXN registered?

FA03 EXN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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