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EO53 TVL

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,817 mi
Last recorded103,817 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s - o/s ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,210 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid - rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 95,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mid - rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 82,375 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 82,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective corroded center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 70,237 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 62,144 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 62,144 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 56,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,335 miles

Front disc lipped

Front flexi brake hoses perishing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 50,330 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front disc lipped

Front flexi brake hoses perishing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,345 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 46,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,614 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 36,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,078 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses are perishing sightly

nearside and offside front lower arms bushes are perishing and have sight play

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,673 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses are perishing sightly

nearside and offside front lower arms bushes have sight play

nearside rear tyre is perishing on sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,289 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2013 26,289 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,869 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,845 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 23 Sep 2011 22,845 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,548 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 9,551 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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EO53 TVL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EO53 TVL, 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 EO53 TVL registered?

EO53 TVL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EO53 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 TVL shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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