2003 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · BJ53 UGA
2003 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 177,261 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2401cc
BJ53 UGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 177,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BJ53 UGA Mileage History
- 02/08/2024170,064 mi
- 05/08/2025172,954 mi+2,890 mi
- 05/08/2025172,954 mi
- 12/08/2026177,254 mi+4,300 mi
- 19/08/2026177,261 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ53 UGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V70 (BJ53 UGA) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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