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CV53 WTW

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,202 mi
Last recorded112,202 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 112,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2025 109,992 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf & nsr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2025 10,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf & nsr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 106,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion both rear shocks

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2023 102,254 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted

slight blow rear exhaust

slight wear steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2023 102,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted

slight blow rear exhaust

slight wear steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,617 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 98,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,658 miles

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

Exhaust system corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 93,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 90,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts to tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers fitted - sills not inspected

slight blow rear exhaust section

Fail 17 Jun 2019 90,250 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts to tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers fitted - sills not inspected

slight blow rear exhaust section

Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,341 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

damage to o/s/r door

Fail 18 Jun 2018 87,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

damage to o/s/r door

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jun 2016 76,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2015 70,987 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,466 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 66,464 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 62,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2012 55,820 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 55,820 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,329 miles

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

n/sf brake disc corroded,inner face

slight play in the n/s track rod

Fail 9 Oct 2009 43,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

deep cut in n/s front outer tyre wall

n/s + o/s front wishbone, front bushes are worn

n/s front fog light mounting damaged

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,661 miles

deep cut in n/s front outer tyre wall

n/s + o/s front wishbone, front bushes are worn

n/s front fog light mounting damaged

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,597 miles

PLAY o/s steering rack

front wiper blades are worn

n/s + o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s + o/s front wishbone bushes are worn

Fail 2 Oct 2008 36,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

PLAY o/s steering rack

front wiper blades are worn

n/s + o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s + o/s front wishbone bushes are worn

Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid low

engine oil low

Fail 3 Oct 2007 27,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid low

engine oil low

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

damage to n/s front outer tyre wall

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 WTW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WTW, 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 WTW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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