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AV53 DXL

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,244 mi
Last recorded81,244 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 81,244 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked and perished

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 81,244 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked and perished

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 80,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,612 miles

Engine management light on

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked and perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,107 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 75,639 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside c.v gaiter slightly leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 72,610 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 72,610 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,189 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 67,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc very rusty and pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,958 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 56,156 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,156 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,072 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 44,154 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,014 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,373 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,209 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,652 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,764 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

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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AV53 DXL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 AV53 DXL, 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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AV53 DXL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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