2003 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · GU03 ULY
2003 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 97,935 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU03 ULY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 97,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU03 ULY 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 (GU03 ULY) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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 (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Rear Fuel pipe damaged filler neck to fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
GU03 ULY Mileage History
- 02/05/202388,237 mi
- 13/05/202491,864 mi+3,627 mi
- 06/05/202594,867 mi+3,003 mi
- 08/05/202594,871 mi+4 mi
- 08/05/202697,935 mi+3,064 mi
Average of roughly 3,215 miles 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: Average
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
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