2003 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · OV03 AMU
2003 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 255,877 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV03 AMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/06/2026
- 255,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV03 AMU 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 (OV03 AMU) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
OV03 AMU Mileage History
- 13/12/2022226,214 mi
- 19/12/2022226,451 mi+237 mi
- 04/06/2024231,597 mi+5,146 mi
- 31/05/2025243,961 mi+12,364 mi
- 11/06/2026255,877 mi+11,916 mi
Average of roughly 8,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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