2003 Volvo V70 2.5L Petrol · BM53 LUL
2003 Volvo V70 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 189,547 km. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 189,547 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM53 LUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 189,547 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM53 LUL 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 (BM53 LUL) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
BM53 LUL Odometer History
- 01/02/2023166,025 km
- 13/01/2024169,650 km+3,625 km
- 28/01/2025173,167 km+3,517 km
- 10/04/2026189,404 km+16,237 km
- 15/04/2026189,547 km+143 km
Average of roughly 7,349 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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