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BA51 ALG

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,945 mi
Last recorded164,945 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA51 ALG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 164,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 161,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 155,869 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 152,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 147,554 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 144,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 139,453 miles

Offside Front wishbone bush slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2018 132,116 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 125,903 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 119,651 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 111,162 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 107,693 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 105,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 100,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn to3mm 225/45/17

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 93,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight scoring on o/s rear disc

some corrosion on rear discs

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,296 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 66,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,809 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,862 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,556 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2006 41,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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BA51 ALG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BA51 ALG, 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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BA51 ALG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BA51 ALG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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