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BF53 ZHG

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,581 mi
Last recorded155,581 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 155,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Fail 5 Sep 2025 155,567 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 17 Sep 2024 152,289 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 152,289 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 145,750 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 139,127 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 139,126 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 130,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

fuel filler cap seal cracking slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2020 125,136 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 24 Sep 2020 125,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,793 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,715 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,333 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,357 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 98,357 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads 5000 miles

Pass 30 Aug 2014 84,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres starting to perish in middle of tread

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2012 70,623 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,525 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on 3.5mm

both rear tyres worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2009 52,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 45,420 miles

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

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

tracking check reqd

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,089 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,417 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 ZHG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ZHG, 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 ZHG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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