MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Locked in down position. (7.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material become loose from backing. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both 'D' Bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ext. system starting to rust in places
general oil leaks around engine area
general wear and surface rust on discs
n/s/f tyre side wall wearing
n/s/r tyre low on tread
o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge
o/s/f wiper blade loose on arm
plastic covers fitted over sils
rear number plate wearing
surface rust on parts of susp.
tow bar plug cable tied on
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
front brake disc's worn slightly
rear brake disc's corroded slightly
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
front brake disc's worn slightly
rear brake disc's corroded slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
hand brake has alot of travel
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
hand brake has alot of travel
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 VUL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 BF53 VUL, 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 VUL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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