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BF53 VSY

2003 Volvo V70

Green Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,097 mi
Last recorded141,097 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 141,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 115,818 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 105,323 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 105,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front top suspension mounting/bearing creaking

Nearside rear ttyre sidewall heavily scrubbed

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

Offside rear sidelight inop

Oil leak

Plastic covers over sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 98,872 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,303 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 10 Nov 2011 94,303 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 85,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 80,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2008 70,551 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,366 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,554 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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BF53 VSY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF53 VSY, 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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BF53 VSY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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