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DA53 HBK

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,664 mi
Last recorded140,664 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 140,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 138,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 134,642 miles

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

Nearside Front dip beam low (bulb not seated also main beam high.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front a/roll bar d link slight play

Offside Front inner wheel arch line insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2022 131,163 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,655 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 115,263 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,692 miles

engine speed by-passed. battery in boot

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,587 miles

offside front tyre feathered both edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,780 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,780 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,144 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,501 miles

front tyres feathersd on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,602 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 58,602 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,342 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,266 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 51,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,276 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,956 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,677 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,733 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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DA53 HBK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DA53 HBK, 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 DA53 HBK registered?

DA53 HBK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is DA53 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 HBK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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