2003 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · FG53 VBE
2003 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 198,951 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG53 VBE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2024
- 198,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG53 VBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V70 (FG53 VBE) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2024 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FG53 VBE Mileage History
- 24/08/2022192,101 mi
- 04/08/2023196,126 mi+4,025 mi
- 04/08/2023196,126 mi
- 14/08/2024198,951 mi+2,825 mi
Average of roughly 3,470 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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