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AU53 RXX

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

215,265 mi
Last recorded215,265 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 RXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 215,265 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 206,790 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 199,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 197,972 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 195,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

sill covers fitted

strong smell of fuel under the bonnet

Fail 22 Nov 2021 195,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

strong smell of fuel under the bonnet

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

Nearside Front brake is slower to operate and the performance is lower

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside hand brake is slower to operate and the performance is lower

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

long travel on the hand brake lever

o/s front brake pads are worn much more than the n/s

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 193,515 miles

O/S PARKING BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE AND THE PERFORMANCE IS ALSO LOWER

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

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 9 Nov 2020 193,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S PARKING BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE AND THE PERFORMANCE IS ALSO LOWER

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

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

SILL COVERS FITTED

VERY STRONG SMELL OF DIESEL UNDER THE BONNET

Pass 19 Nov 2019 191,229 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 186,808 miles

Both front lower arms have play in forward bushes

Fail 22 Nov 2018 186,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front lower arms have play in forward bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2017 182,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low edge

Fail 18 Nov 2017 182,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low edge

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

Pass 5 May 2017 178,632 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 169,738 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 169,737 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 156,797 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

evidence of tyre contact with deflection shield

nearside rear brake pad well worn

nearside rear tyre well worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 151,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 135,085 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 114,470 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,080 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,743 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 66,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,969 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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AU53 RXX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU53 RXX, 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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AU53 RXX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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