CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV53 URT

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,987 mi
Last recorded107,987 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,987 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 107,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,733 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 102,733 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 96,114 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 96,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,333 miles

(1) Nearside mirror head damaged.

(1) Nearside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Offside rear brake disc corroded close to limit.

(5) Front lower suspension arms inner front bushes deteriorated slightly.

(8) Steering rack worn slightly.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 88,333 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

(1) Nearside mirror head damaged.

(1) Nearside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Offside rear brake disc corroded close to limit.

(5) Front lower suspension arms inner front bushes deteriorated slightly.

(8) Steering rack worn slightly.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,178 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,779 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

anti skid light on

oil level near minimum

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,505 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly touching inner plastic trim on lock to lock

fuel filler cap rubber seal starting to crack/perish

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 10 Oct 2011 72,505 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly touching inner plastic trim on lock to lock

fuel filler cap rubber seal starting to crack/perish

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,580 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap is starting to perish on the sealing rubber

offside rear brake disc is corroded slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2010 68,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap is starting to perish on the sealing rubber

offside rear brake disc is corroded slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2009 64,233 miles

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

all four tyres various cracks and splits none to cordes.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,233 miles

all four tyres various cracks and splits none to cordes.

Pass 22 May 2009 62,937 miles

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have small cuts too cords

o/s/r handbrake noisey, suspect shoe linings come off

windscreen cracked in zone 'b' drivers side

Pass 19 May 2008 57,895 miles

Brake discs are slightly pitted on inner edges

Fail 19 May 2008 57,895 miles

Brake discs are slightly pitted on inner edges

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 54,718 miles

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

surface cut on nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,277 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV53 URT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AV53 URT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV53 URT?

You can check the full history of AV53 URT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV53 URT registered?

AV53 URT is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AV53 URT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 URT shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV53 URT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV53 URT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.