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AV53 FHR

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,127 mi
Last recorded167,127 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 167,127 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 166,154 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 166,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 164,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 161,673 miles

Coil spring corroded N/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 157,873 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 154,464 miles

offside or steering rack damp

Pass 11 Dec 2019 151,751 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area damp (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 27 Nov 2018 148,097 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 144,872 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 144,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 141,811 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tyre inside edges worn

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Dec 2015 138,651 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2014 135,650 miles

both front tyre inner edges worn low

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn low

Pass 21 Dec 2013 130,905 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 115,367 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,488 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,832 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 80,385 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,530 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 2 Dec 2008 66,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,188 miles

both front bottom arm 'd' bushes splitting

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f brake squeeking

rear wiper split

rear(3rd row) seat belt buckles not accessable

Fail 6 Dec 2007 54,188 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front bottom arm 'd' bushes splitting

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f brake squeeking

rear wiper split

rear(3rd row) seat belt buckles not accessable

Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FHR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FHR, 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 FHR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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