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DK53 SLV

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,802 mi
Last recorded93,802 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 SLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 93,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,869 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,733 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,266 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,488 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,135 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,225 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,092 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,210 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel cap seal has slight deterioration

Fail 16 Apr 2015 58,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel cap seal has slight deterioration

Pass 2 May 2014 47,188 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer corroded but not weakened

Fail 23 Sep 2013 45,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer corroded but not weakened

Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,833 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,180 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,127 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,985 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,448 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 25 Sep 2008 38,972 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,459 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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DK53 SLV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DK53 SLV, 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 DK53 SLV registered?

DK53 SLV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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