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AP52 BXK

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

203,895 mi
Last recorded203,895 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 BXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 203,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 200,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 196,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 191,998 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 187,450 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 187,450 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 180,091 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 174,533 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rears (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper position lamp inoperative

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2015 174,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rears (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper position lamp inoperative

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2014 168,025 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 159,322 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 148,460 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 142,668 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 142,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 134,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 116,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 108,762 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 93,871 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 93,708 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,157 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 70,082 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate backing peeling of dirty starting to effect letters

front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread pattern

Fail 5 Jan 2006 37,922 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate backing peeling off dirty starting to effect letters

front tyres wearing down on inner edges of tread pattern

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AP52 BXK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP52 BXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP52 BXK registered?

AP52 BXK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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