2003 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · LC53 PBY
2003 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 125,747 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC53 PBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 125,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC53 PBY 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 (LC53 PBY) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LC53 PBY Mileage History
- 10/10/2023123,287 mi
- 11/10/2023123,287 mi
- 07/10/2024124,946 mi+1,659 mi
- 06/10/2025125,747 mi+801 mi
- 07/10/2025125,747 mi
Average of roughly 1,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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