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2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

99,625 mi
Last recorded99,625 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOB 1
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 99,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components / springs/upper and lower suspension arms/anti roll bar and anti roll bar drop links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 98,810 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

breather pipe split / along floor pan

fuel filter corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2025 98,810 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

breather pipe split / along floor pan

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 96,695 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 arms / both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 1 arm / both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,454 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap sealing device cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2023 94,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn center and prop shaft fouling exhaust (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (small lump) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall due to tyre fouling inner arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside reverse lamp not working

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

fuel cap sealing device cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2022 91,423 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres/inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 91,375 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres/inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,069 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,479 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 86,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,383 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 84,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,341 miles

Offside Front Lower oil/grease

Fail 28 Aug 2018 79,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower oil/grease

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,563 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 76,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,694 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 70,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,828 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 66,828 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,356 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,067 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,900 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 43,900 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,278 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,509 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,749 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,096 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,392 miles

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

nearside rear upper side lamp inop

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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FOB 1 is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 FOB 1, 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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FOB 1 is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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