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DF53 MVT

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,457 mi
Last recorded171,457 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 171,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 171,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 167,776 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 167,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 161,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar 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 17 Feb 2023 157,140 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 157,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 152,744 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 152,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 149,301 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (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 15 Feb 2020 147,218 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 120,925 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment Feels loose (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brakes slightly binding

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Chip in lamp causing moisture build up on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,293 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 97,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,922 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 88,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,576 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust bracket broke

Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,576 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust bracket broke

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,752 miles

centre exhaust brackets broke

front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 27 Nov 2014 75,750 miles

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

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

front tyres worn inside edge

centre exhaust brackets broke

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,407 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,871 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012

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

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 29 Nov 2011 44,740 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 37,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,885 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,859 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,268 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 28,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,298 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,516 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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DF53 MVT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 DF53 MVT, 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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DF53 MVT is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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