£8,338 • £5,000 - £6,000
2003 Volvo V70 R Very rare UK registered manual gearbox example
United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, UK-supplied 2003 Volvo V70 R with a manual gearbox, boasting a comprehensive service history and long MOT. While the suspension is stuck in sport mode, its desirable color combination, well-cared-for Michelin tires, and overall solid condition make it an attractive 'sleeper' car for enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in overall solid condition with slight wear visible. The vendor mentions that the suspension mode is stuck in sport mode, but it hasn't caused any problems. It has a good service history and valid MOT, suggesting it has been maintained, but it's not in pristine condition due to the wear and the suspension issue.
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Manual
Transmission:
YV1SW52X442388207
Chassis No:
Odometer:
132,000 miles
AV53VHF
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
It may appear to be a Volvo Estate, and it is, but with a very big twist! This is a V70 R - if you know, you know - if you don’t, this is a special car.
It is a UK supplied example and the very special thing is that it has the manual gearbox, as most of these were automatic.
The Volvo was supplied new to its first owner from H.R.
Owen in Ipswich, and it has only had 4 previous owners in total, which is a nice thing.
The V70 R comes with its full book pack with instructions and manuals, a service book containing 17 stamps, a selection of paperwork from Volvo, and a host of old MOTs which sit nicely with the current one valid until September 2026.
It is finished in a lovely shade of metallic grey with dark blue leather and is finished off with a correct factory alloys finished in grey - a great looking example that kind of gives it that ‘sleeper look’ but as we know it comes with huge performance and that Volvo legendary safety, a great combination.
It gets even better when you inv...
Points of note
£3,650
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,326
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,152
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 09 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
131,505 miles
Registration Date
2003-10-13
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 10 2025 with 131,505 miles
Failed
On Aug 29 2025 with 131,365 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 09 2016 with 128,200 miles
Passed
On Jul 08 2015 with 127,962 miles
Passed
On Sep 19 2014 with 123,668 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Sep 14 2013 with 118,888 miles
Passed
On Oct 10 2012 with 113,582 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Failed
On Oct 03 2012 with 113,452 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Passed
On Oct 10 2011 with 106,962 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 04 2010 with 100,128 miles
Passed
On Oct 05 2009 with 93,374 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Passed
On Sep 27 2008 with 84,952 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 03 2007 with 79,551 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Oct 05 2006 with 60,901 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Power steering pump and reservoir damp
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