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AV03 BUJ

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,503 mi
Last recorded91,503 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,503 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 91,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 91,499 miles

Fuel pipe insecure at floor (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,768 miles

rear shockabsorbers no damping

Fail 9 Apr 2019 84,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear shockabsorbers no damping

Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,711 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,874 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r shock has no damping effect

Fail 13 Mar 2017 75,874 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r shock has no damping effect

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,266 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r shock worn, no damping effect

Fail 7 Mar 2016 71,266 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r shock worn, no damping effect

Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r shock weak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,616 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear inner pads getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,616 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear inner pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust mounting broken away but still adequately supported.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,425 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,591 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,157 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack

slight play in offside steering

small cut in nearside front tyre no cords exposed

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,835 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 40,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,990 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,012 miles

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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AV03 BUJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV03 BUJ, 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 AV03 BUJ registered?

AV03 BUJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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