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BG03 MKF

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

156,802 mi
Last recorded156,802 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 156,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 156,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 153,944 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 151,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 148,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 144,107 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 140,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 137,799 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 132,814 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,301 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

x1 exhaust bracket broken - exhaust remains supported

Fail 22 Nov 2017 126,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

x1 exhaust bracket broken - exhaust remains supported

Pass 14 Dec 2016 118,881 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

x1 exhaust hanger broken, exhaust remains supported

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,732 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 109,731 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 100,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 92,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,636 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,878 miles

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

Slight play steering wheel top bush/mount

both front brake discs worn/pitted inner face

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,301 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 64,301 miles

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

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,505 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 59,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,018 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 38,019 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 MKF is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 MKF, 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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What year was BG03 MKF registered?

BG03 MKF is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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