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WJ53 STZ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,252 mi
Last recorded165,252 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 STZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2026 165,252 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear shock outer casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear shock outer casing corroded

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

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 25 Jan 2025 152,540 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 152,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 148,855 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os & ns (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 144,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 140,371 miles

Rear os & ns tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2021 137,229 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 134,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2019 127,165 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 127,147 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2018 118,749 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn and stepped on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 110,912 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 104,296 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,606 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear

osr and nsr tyre treads worn and stepped on inner edges

slight movement in osr antiroll bar linkage ball joint

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,072 miles

slight movement in osr antiroll bar linkage ball joint

Pass 10 Jan 2013 83,381 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,383 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,138 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 65,138 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,648 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,293 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,067 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 31,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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WJ53 STZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WJ53 STZ, 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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WJ53 STZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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