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BF03 XBC

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

197,252 mi
Last recorded197,252 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 197,252 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 183,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 180,986 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 173,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 167,480 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 161,710 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 157,183 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/F FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 149,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 143,632 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 133,875 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 126,811 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 114,109 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 114,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 109,483 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,483 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 102,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,113 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 9 Mar 2009 77,510 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,515 miles

plastic skirts on sills

Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,907 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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BF03 XBC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BF03 XBC, 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 BF03 XBC registered?

BF03 XBC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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