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2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,704 mi
Last recorded181,704 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 SUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 181,704 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 173,339 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 173,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 164,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 154,078 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 143,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 132,880 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 132,874 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 123,373 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 112,337 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,360 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 98,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 87,267 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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BD53 SUV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD53 SUV, 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 BD53 SUV registered?

BD53 SUV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is BD53 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 SUV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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