2003 Volvo C70 2.3L Petrol · GJ53 OUB
2003 Volvo C70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 114,870 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ53 OUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 114,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ53 OUB 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 C70 (GJ53 OUB) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 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: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
GJ53 OUB Mileage History
- 22/04/2024106,395 mi
- 15/05/2024106,402 mi+7 mi
- 29/05/2025110,018 mi+3,616 mi
- 29/05/2025110,018 mi
- 15/06/2026114,870 mi+4,852 mi
Average of roughly 3,949 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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