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AJ53 NVB

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,256 mi
Last recorded117,256 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 117,256 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 117,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,218 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,861 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 112,056 miles

All tyres cracking/perished.

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Chip in windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view.

Slight oil leak.

Surface corrosion on both rear suspension arms.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,965 miles

All tyres starting to perish and crack

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

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

Surface corrosion rear suspension arms

Fail 23 Nov 2018 111,965 miles

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

All tyres starting to perish and crack

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

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

Surface corrosion rear suspension arms

Pass 25 Oct 2017 111,301 miles

Both front tyres cracking/perished on outer sidewalls.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 109,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front inner drive shaft gaiter slightly leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2015 108,514 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/front tyre cracked & perished

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 108,514 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/front tyre cracked & perished

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,594 miles

neaside front tyre perished to sidewalls

Fail 5 Nov 2014 106,594 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

neaside front tyre perished to sidewalls

Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,047 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,999 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Nov 2010 89,388 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 89,386 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 16 Nov 2009 75,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,193 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,627 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre tread(not to cords)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,445 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 33,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AJ53 NVB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ53 NVB, 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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AJ53 NVB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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