2003 Volvo V70 2.0L Petrol · SL53 EHT
2003 Volvo V70 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 140,357 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL53 EHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2026
- 140,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL53 EHT 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 (SL53 EHT) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SL53 EHT Mileage History
- 04/11/2022133,374 mi
- 23/11/2022133,374 mi
- 22/11/2023135,550 mi+2,176 mi
- 18/11/2024138,072 mi+2,522 mi
- 07/04/2026140,357 mi+2,285 mi
Average of roughly 2,040 miles per year across 5 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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