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BF03 XCH

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,999 mi
Last recorded96,999 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XCH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,556 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light illuminated

Fail 29 Mar 2018 95,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 bulb (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light illuminated

Pass 20 Feb 2017 92,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. less (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 92,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. less (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,583 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 87,583 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,866 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,726 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,747 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 72,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,169 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on

Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,316 miles

Slight movement detected in offside of steering rack not enough to effect the MOT at this time.

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 XCH is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XCH, 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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BF03 XCH is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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