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CX53 UZK

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,767 mi
Last recorded118,767 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 UZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 118,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 112,899 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 108,617 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 105,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 100,351 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,533 miles

rear tyres are getting low on their edges

Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,710 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,774 miles

Front both brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,198 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,855 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,120 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 61,120 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,713 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,481 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,748 miles

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

exhaust hanger corroded/weak

front blade's split

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,160 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,317 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 14,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 14,213 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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CX53 UZK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 CX53 UZK, 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 CX53 UZK registered?

CX53 UZK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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