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BG03 MDV

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,773 mi
Last recorded155,773 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 MDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 155,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror missing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 155,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror missing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 154,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Sep 2014 142,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 142,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 136,378 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake effiency just met at 16 per cent

nearside mirror glass missing

offside handbrake effort slightly low

plastic sill covers fitted

slight wear and scoring rear brake discs

Fail 5 Sep 2013 136,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside 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 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal high and clutch slipping

handbrake effiency just met at 16 per cent

nearside mirror glass missing

offside handbrake effort slightly low

plastic sill covers fitted

slight wear and scoring rear brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,968 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both lower arm front bushes worn

fuel cap seal perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 23 Apr 2012 120,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both lower arm front bushes worn

fuel cap seal perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,391 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 83,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,796 miles

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

nearside headlamp glass chipped

wear to front tyres

Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside headlamp glass chipped

wear to front tyres

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,283 miles

CUTS IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD AREA.

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE/OUTSIDE EDGES.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 40,283 miles

CUTS IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD AREA.

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE/OUTSIDE EDGES.

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,927 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,852 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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BG03 MDV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BG03 MDV, 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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BG03 MDV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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