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WN53 UKZ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,130 mi
Last recorded128,130 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 UKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 128,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 124,046 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 120,386 miles

condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,827 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 114,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 112,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 110,353 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 107,906 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 107,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,452 miles

fuel filler cap seal perished

rear tyre treads cracked & perished

Pass 16 Aug 2017 102,286 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,983 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 92,986 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,125 miles

n/s/f brake flexi perished

Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/f brake flexi perished

Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,220 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,614 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroded near mountings

front brake discs lipped

fuel filler cap seal cracked

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,478 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 42,478 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,518 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,036 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,618 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,587 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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WN53 UKZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WN53 UKZ, 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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WN53 UKZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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