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DU53 UPX

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,975 mi
Last recorded193,975 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 193,975 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (SUB FRAME REAR BUSH'S HAVE PLAY) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL /ADJUSTMENT SLIGHTLY HIGH

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 193,465 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL/ADJUSTMENT SLIGHTLY HIGH

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 193,184 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 22 Feb 2024 193,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 23 Feb 2023 191,837 miles

Rear handbrake lever is traveling to high when applied

Fail 17 Feb 2023 191,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working the bulb holder is faulty (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear handbrake lever is traveling to high when applied

Pass 17 Feb 2022 190,245 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 190,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 188,556 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 188,555 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 185,881 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 185,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 182,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 182,332 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 175,249 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 175,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 169,624 miles

mirrors/nsf tyre/osr link/wipers

Pass 17 Feb 2016 159,804 miles

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

os mirror/screen

Pass 18 Feb 2015 153,013 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 153,013 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

os headlight clouding

Pass 19 Feb 2014 146,112 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 135,586 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 135,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 132,476 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 129,900 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 125,890 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 104,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jul 2009 104,015 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,309 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,226 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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DU53 UPX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU53 UPX, 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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DU53 UPX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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