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CP53 OHB

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,998 mi
Last recorded149,998 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 OHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 149,998 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

covers fitted to underside and outer sills

rear exhaust mount bracket deteriorated

slight play in n/s front inner steering rack and pinion but not detected at steering wheel

Fail 3 Oct 2025 149,998 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

covers fitted to underside and outer sills

rear exhaust mount bracket deteriorated

slight play in n/s front inner steering rack and pinion but not detected at steering wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2024 142,487 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 29 Sep 2023 133,576 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 121,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

guards fitted to underside and outer sills.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,948 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 108,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,172 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 104,244 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,852 miles

Damage toNSF tyre sidewall

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

OSF tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,096 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 84,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,488 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,526 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Middle exhaust braket is broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,392 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 64,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,686 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 49,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,196 miles

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

n/s headlight glass cracked beam imige ok

Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,006 miles

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)

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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CP53 OHB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CP53 OHB, 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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What year was CP53 OHB registered?

CP53 OHB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CP53 OHB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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