2003 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · GV53 FXG
2003 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 216,891 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GV53 FXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 216,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GV53 FXG Mileage History
- 04/10/2023200,451 mi
- 16/10/2024208,860 mi+8,409 mi
- 16/10/2024208,860 mi
- 22/09/2025216,887 mi+8,027 mi
- 24/09/2025216,891 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GV53 FXG 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 (GV53 FXG) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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