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WK53 VRR

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,046 mi
Last recorded185,046 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 VRR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 185,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 180,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 179,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and hanger broken

Fail 3 Oct 2022 179,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and hanger broken

Pass 30 Sep 2021 176,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 172,939 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm play

Pass 24 Sep 2019 171,402 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 170,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 2 Sep 2017 166,758 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 166,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

both sides steering rack worn

rear exhaust box corroded and temp repair to mounting

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 159,817 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 152,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 145,406 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

very slight binding osr wheel

Pass 4 Apr 2013 115,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,964 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deterioration centre exhaust brackets.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,216 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing and have some movement.

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear limit.

offside rear road spring corroding.

slight movement in offside of steering rack.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 77,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing and have some movement.

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear limit.

offside rear road spring corroding.

slight movement in offside of steering rack.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,298 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

slight movement in offside offside of steering rack.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,315 miles

o/s/f rack side arm slight play.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 57,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f rack side arm slight play.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,731 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes becoming soft.

slight movement in offside of steering rack.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,719 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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WK53 VRR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WK53 VRR, 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 WK53 VRR registered?

WK53 VRR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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