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BG03 PXX

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

241,627 mi
Last recorded241,627 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 PXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 241,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 238,910 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 238,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 226,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 226,782 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 214,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in rear arb bushes and both rear arb links

Pass 12 May 2014 198,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

temporary rear exhaust bracket fitted

Pass 21 May 2013 183,222 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 170,786 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 158,318 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 158,149 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2010 144,340 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 144,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 128,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2008 115,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 108,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 96,092 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 96,062 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 PXX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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