2003 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · EX53 UCT
2003 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 128,497 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX53 UCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 128,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX53 UCT 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 (EX53 UCT) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”.
EX53 UCT Mileage History
- 02/12/2022119,017 mi
- 01/12/2023122,254 mi+3,237 mi
- 06/12/2024126,928 mi+4,674 mi
- 24/11/2025128,488 mi+1,560 mi
- 05/12/2025128,497 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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