2003 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · YJ53 CGV
2003 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 148,242 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ53 CGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 148,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ53 CGV 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 (YJ53 CGV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (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: “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YJ53 CGV Mileage History
- 12/04/2023146,120 mi
- 24/04/2024147,805 mi+1,685 mi
- 30/04/2024147,809 mi+4 mi
- 14/05/2025148,196 mi+387 mi
- 27/04/2026148,242 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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