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EJ53 HPA

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,377 mi
Last recorded132,377 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 132,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 128,775 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 126,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 122,046 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,356 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sills covered

Pass 21 Nov 2020 116,674 miles

sills covered

Pass 18 Nov 2019 113,663 miles

Rear hand brake noisy when used in rollers

sills covered

unable to see brake pads

Fail 18 Nov 2019 113,663 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake noisy when used in rollers

sills covered

unable to see brake pads

Pass 19 Nov 2018 110,338 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 110,337 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both CV boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 96,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 96,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,190 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 68,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,361 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 68,361 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 62,422 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,422 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,264 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 55,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,446 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,802 miles

f and r pads and discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,501 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,999 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,574 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,603 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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EJ53 HPA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ53 HPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ53 HPA registered?

EJ53 HPA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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