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CV53 WTK

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,759 mi
Last recorded156,759 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WTK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 156,759 miles

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

Steering box has seepage PAS leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 156,759 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage PAS leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 153,977 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 153,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 151,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 151,033 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 147,048 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 147,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 143,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 143,764 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 139,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 135,853 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 135,853 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 131,192 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Signs of grease around boot but not split

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component signs of PAS fluid around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 131,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Signs of grease around boot but not split

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component signs of PAS fluid around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 127,331 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 114,958 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 104,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,825 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 95,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2013 84,503 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 84,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,826 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,294 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 57,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,883 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 32,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,510 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,913 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 30,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,880 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,138 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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CV53 WTK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV53 WTK, 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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CV53 WTK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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