The road tax status for ST53 AHY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for ST53 AHY?

The MOT for ST53 AHY is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of ST53 AHY?

The recorded mileage for ST53 AHY is 136,329 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is ST53 AHY ULEZ compliant?

No, ST53 AHY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · ST53 AHY

ST53 AHY

2003 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 136,329 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.

Make & Model: VOLVO XC70
Year / Origin: 2003 · Dundee
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 08 Jul 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 136,329 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

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ST53 AHY Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
136,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)

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ST53 AHY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 05:42

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo Xc70 (ST53 AHY) between October 2006 and July 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 49 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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ST53 AHY Mileage History

04/10/200629,931 mi
08/06/200735,424 mi+5,493 mi
05/06/200845,065 mi+9,641 mi
06/06/200845,074 mi+9 mi
06/06/200845,074 mi
15/06/200953,460 mi+8,386 mi
21/06/201059,365 mi+5,905 mi
20/06/201164,243 mi+4,878 mi
20/06/201164,243 mi
11/06/201268,585 mi+4,342 mi
13/06/201268,585 mi
29/05/201372,674 mi+4,089 mi
14/06/201372,780 mi+106 mi
07/05/201477,962 mi+5,182 mi
06/05/201588,357 mi+10,395 mi
26/04/2016100,903 mi+12,546 mi
26/04/2016100,903 mi
07/04/2017110,080 mi+9,177 mi
12/04/2017110,100 mi+20 mi
30/04/2018116,775 mi+6,675 mi
01/05/2018116,776 mi+1 mi
29/04/2019122,482 mi+5,706 mi
12/10/2020127,244 mi+4,762 mi
16/10/2020127,245 mi+1 mi
29/10/2021128,440 mi+1,195 mi
03/10/2022129,458 mi+1,018 mi
06/12/2023133,381 mi+3,923 mi
02/12/2024136,178 mi+2,797 mi
10/07/2025136,329 mi+151 mi

Average of roughly 5,670 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (75%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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