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BG03 MGJ

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

185,438 mi
Last recorded185,438 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 MGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2023 185,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 177,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 170,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 170,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 164,295 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 158,127 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 153,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 149,229 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 141,088 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 131,491 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 120,836 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 110,624 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,870 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,427 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,428 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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 pads low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,402 miles

Advise nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Advise osf & nsf tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Advise osr tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 29 Aug 2007 37,402 miles

Advise nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Advise osf & nsf tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Advise osr tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

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

Pass 30 May 2006 29,367 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 MGJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG03 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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