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WU53 LFK

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

215,246 mi
Last recorded215,246 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 LFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 215,246 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 215,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 189,064 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 180,418 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 169,760 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 158,015 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 158,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 150,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 150,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 149,775 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 149,975 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 149,827 miles

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

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Strut bearing dry/noisy.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 141,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 133,850 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 133,797 miles

Central Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

coolant system low

Pass 12 Oct 2016 123,265 miles

various cuts in rear tyres

Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 94,219 miles

both front lower arms front bushes have play

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cuts near cords

Fail 21 Oct 2013 94,217 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front lower arms front bushes have play

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cuts near cords

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,640 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,522 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,043 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 64,043 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine top mount split slightly

fuel flap hinge broken

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,456 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,072 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 25,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 25,528 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,427 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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WU53 LFK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc 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 WU53 LFK, 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 WU53 LFK registered?

WU53 LFK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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