2003 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · RF52 ORY
2003 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 225,787 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF52 ORY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 225,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 29 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF52 ORY 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 (RF52 ORY) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
RF52 ORY Mileage History
- 23/08/2023215,878 mi
- 23/08/2023215,878 mi
- 21/08/2024218,103 mi+2,225 mi
- 27/08/2025221,592 mi+3,489 mi
- 25/08/2026225,787 mi+4,195 mi
Average of roughly 3,296 miles per year across 5 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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