2003 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · GP53 FDV
2003 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 45,848 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP53 FDV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 45,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP53 FDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V70 (GP53 FDV) between December 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
GP53 FDV Mileage History
- 14/12/200611,578 mi
- 05/12/200714,708 mi+3,130 mi
- 10/12/200817,423 mi+2,715 mi
- 17/12/200919,304 mi+1,881 mi
- 14/12/201021,653 mi+2,349 mi
- 14/12/201124,180 mi+2,527 mi
- 14/12/201226,565 mi+2,385 mi
- 12/12/201328,607 mi+2,042 mi
- 20/12/201328,662 mi+55 mi
- 03/12/201430,482 mi+1,820 mi
- 14/12/201532,485 mi+2,003 mi
- 14/12/201532,485 mi
- 21/12/201634,359 mi+1,874 mi
- 21/12/201634,359 mi
- 18/12/201735,889 mi+1,530 mi
- 20/12/201735,889 mi
- 17/12/201837,253 mi+1,364 mi
- 18/12/201837,257 mi+4 mi
- 10/12/201938,728 mi+1,471 mi
- 10/12/201938,728 mi
- 03/12/202039,609 mi+881 mi
- 09/12/202140,782 mi+1,173 mi
- 20/12/202242,642 mi+1,860 mi
- 15/12/202344,074 mi+1,432 mi
- 17/12/202445,184 mi+1,110 mi
- 17/12/202445,186 mi+2 mi
- 10/12/202545,848 mi+662 mi
Average of roughly 1,805 miles per year across 27 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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