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BF53 ZHY

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,370 mi
Last recorded125,370 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 125,370 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 125,370 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high EXHAUST EMISSIONS READING UNSTABLE DUE TO ENGINE OVER REVING .CAUSING READINGS FAILURE.UNABLE TO KEEP STABLE REVS DURING TEST (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 125,033 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2022 125,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 121,840 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 121,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cam belt casing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 107,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 107,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,724 miles

both front tyres on limit

Fail 5 Nov 2018 102,708 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front tyres on limit

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,080 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 99,080 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,531 miles

both front brake flexi hoses cracking on outer casings

Fail 4 Oct 2016 94,531 miles

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

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses cracking on outer casings

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,743 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

small pin hole in exhaust just before the rear box

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,623 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front bump stops wearing

offside front lower suspension arm front bush in poor condition slight play

rear exhaust metal bracket snapped exhaust still supported

Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,168 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,034 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 71,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in n/s rear anti-roll bar link.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,931 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,185 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 42,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,109 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 ZHY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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