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BF53 ZHE

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,303 mi
Last recorded215,303 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 215,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 206,154 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 196,254 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 189,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 184,703 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 180,859 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 175,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 166,139 miles

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Oct 2017 160,341 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 152,139 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 137,652 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 126,762 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 106,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S front brake binding

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/detached

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S front brake binding

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded/detached

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,519 miles

Front brake imbalane just met at 24%

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Sep 2012 95,497 miles

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

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

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

Front brake imbalane just met at 24%

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,043 miles

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 132,129 miles

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

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 83,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,532 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,759 miles

Front lower suspension arms , inner bushes worn

Fail 29 Sep 2009 64,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front lower suspension arms , inner bushes worn

Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,646 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,795 miles

Front lower suspension arms , front inner bushes poor condition and some movement lock too lock

Fail 26 Sep 2007 47,795 miles

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

Front lower suspension arms , front inner bushes poor condition and some movement lock too lock

Pass 16 Sep 2006 38,226 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 38,201 miles

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

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

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 ZHE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZHE, 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 BF53 ZHE registered?

BF53 ZHE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BF53 ZHE safe to buy?

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