2003 Volvo C70 2.4L Petrol · OV53 VLZ
2003 Volvo C70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 119,749 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV53 VLZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2022
- 119,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV53 VLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo C70 (OV53 VLZ) between August 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Steering (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)”.
OV53 VLZ Mileage History
- 11/08/200644,683 mi
- 11/08/200644,683 mi
- 27/03/200756,554 mi+11,871 mi
- 02/04/200862,904 mi+6,350 mi
- 02/04/200862,904 mi
- 06/04/200969,100 mi+6,196 mi
- 01/04/201074,672 mi+5,572 mi
- 01/04/201074,672 mi
- 05/11/201077,885 mi+3,213 mi
- 10/06/201178,017 mi+132 mi
- 07/06/201286,435 mi+8,418 mi
- 16/05/201394,549 mi+8,114 mi
- 16/05/2014103,184 mi+8,635 mi
- 16/05/2014103,184 mi
- 04/06/2015108,574 mi+5,390 mi
- 08/06/2015108,577 mi+3 mi
- 02/06/2016111,670 mi+3,093 mi
- 02/06/2016111,670 mi
- 19/05/2017113,451 mi+1,781 mi
- 23/05/2017113,451 mi
- 20/06/2018115,114 mi+1,663 mi
- 21/06/2018115,114 mi
- 24/04/2020118,098 mi+2,984 mi
- 21/05/2021119,439 mi+1,341 mi
- 21/09/2022119,737 mi+298 mi
- 23/09/2022119,749 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 4,657 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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