2003 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · OV03 AKJ
2003 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 130,731 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV03 AKJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2022
- 130,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV03 AKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V70 (OV03 AKJ) between March 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))”.
OV03 AKJ Mileage History
- 24/03/200613,764 mi
- 22/03/200730,858 mi+17,094 mi
- 13/03/200843,161 mi+12,303 mi
- 13/03/200843,161 mi
- 26/03/200957,441 mi+14,280 mi
- 12/03/201067,492 mi+10,051 mi
- 11/03/201176,422 mi+8,930 mi
- 18/05/201285,088 mi+8,666 mi
- 07/05/201387,726 mi+2,638 mi
- 27/05/201490,592 mi+2,866 mi
- 27/05/201490,592 mi
- 20/05/201593,150 mi+2,558 mi
- 17/05/201697,089 mi+3,939 mi
- 18/05/201697,090 mi+1 mi
- 19/05/2017101,330 mi+4,240 mi
- 19/05/2017101,330 mi
- 22/05/2018104,476 mi+3,146 mi
- 09/07/2019112,068 mi+7,592 mi
- 29/03/2021123,369 mi+11,301 mi
- 29/03/2021123,369 mi
- 26/03/2022130,672 mi+7,303 mi
- 02/04/2022130,731 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 7,299 miles per year across 22 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: Poor
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- AW55 automatic gearbox wearSerious
Neglected fluid changes allow the five-speed auto to flare, bang into drive or feel reluctant once fully warmed through.
- Tailgate wiring and rear wash-wipe faultsModerate
Repeated tailgate movement can break the loom and washer pipework, bringing rear wiper failure, central-locking faults or water leaks into the boot area.
- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
The V70’s weight and typical family use wear front bushes, links and top mounts steadily, leaving the estate clunky and vague.
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