2003 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · KP53 AFJ
2003 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 215,453 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KP53 AFJ Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 215,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KP53 AFJ Mileage History
- 05/10/200640,630 mi
- 07/04/200865,648 mi+25,018 mi
- 08/04/200865,648 mi
- 23/03/201096,641 mi+30,993 mi
- 22/03/2011112,936 mi+16,295 mi
- 05/03/2012127,355 mi+14,419 mi
- 12/03/2013139,697 mi+12,342 mi
- 12/03/2013139,697 mi
- 18/03/2014147,404 mi+7,707 mi
- 18/03/2014147,404 mi
- 18/03/2015156,872 mi+9,468 mi
- 18/03/2015156,872 mi
- 18/03/2016163,790 mi+6,918 mi
- 24/03/2016163,790 mi
- 16/03/2017167,020 mi+3,230 mi
- 16/03/2017167,020 mi
- 14/03/2018175,641 mi+8,621 mi
- 15/03/2018175,641 mi
- 11/07/2019185,931 mi+10,290 mi
- 11/07/2019185,931 mi
- 07/07/2020191,384 mi+5,453 mi
- 08/07/2020191,384 mi
- 26/06/2021203,476 mi+12,092 mi
- 15/06/2022211,379 mi+7,903 mi
- 20/06/2022211,379 mi
- 12/07/2023212,604 mi+1,225 mi
- 30/05/2024214,056 mi+1,452 mi
- 30/05/2024214,056 mi
- 12/05/2025214,840 mi+784 mi
- 15/09/2026215,453 mi+613 mi
Average of roughly 8,765 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
KP53 AFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V70 (KP53 AFJ) between October 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ** 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ** 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))”.
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