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BF53 ZJE

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,203 mi
Last recorded190,203 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 190,203 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 187,801 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 185,549 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 185,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 183,226 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 180,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 178,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 175,301 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 172,457 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 169,521 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 157,959 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 147,599 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front link rods (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2016 147,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost on metal (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front link rods (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2015 135,621 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 135,619 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2014 123,693 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 123,688 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 112,258 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

continental beam deflectors fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2013 112,258 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

continental beam deflectors fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2012 103,266 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

continental beam deflectors fitted to headlights

offside rear upper sidelight inoperative

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,266 miles

continental beam deflectors fitted to headlights

offside rear upper sidelight inoperative

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,184 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Fail 28 Mar 2011 93,184 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 82,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2009 66,026 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,026 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,000 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and just legal limits

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,041 miles

Rear Tyre Wear Outer Edges

Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,755 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 42,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,692 miles

O/S/R tyre has a low tread depth on outer edge.

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 ZJE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZJE, 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 ZJE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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