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BF03 XCD

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,058 mi
Last recorded181,058 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XCD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 181,058 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 181,058 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 169,604 miles

front brake flexis cracking

n.s.f anti roll bar droplink has slight play

n/s/f brake disc (inner face) worn

Fail 4 Nov 2010 169,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake flexis cracking

n.s.f anti roll bar droplink has slight play

n/s/f brake disc (inner face) worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 142,999 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to check rear row seats or belts due to load

Fail 12 Nov 2009 142,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to check rear row seats or belts due to load

Fail 15 May 2008 114,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside rear brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2008 114,751 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2007 100,834 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 77,499 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 XCD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 XCD registered?

BF03 XCD is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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