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CU53 VRM

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,994 mi
Last recorded167,994 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VRM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 167,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 158,368 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 150,311 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 150,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 144,470 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2023 144,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2022 135,954 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2022 135,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2021 128,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 128,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and has cut n side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,839 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 121,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 114,754 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 114,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2017 114,648 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 112,789 miles

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

Offside Front cut inside wall

Fail 26 May 2016 112,789 miles

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

Offside Front cut inside wall

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 105,835 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2015 105,835 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 97,963 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 97,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 89,105 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 89,105 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 80,576 miles

front tyres 2mm

Pass 31 May 2011 70,705 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 70,705 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,891 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 63,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,907 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 44,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,703 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 23,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,732 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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CU53 VRM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU53 VRM, 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 CU53 VRM registered?

CU53 VRM is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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