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BG52 EEJ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,600 mi
Last recorded153,600 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 EEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 153,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 153,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 135,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 126,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 109,557 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 94,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

air bag service lamp on dash

bracket broken on exhaust system

nearside front + offside rear tyres has slight damage to sidewalls

nearside front tyre getting low on outer tread

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

air bag service lamp on dash

bracket broken on exhaust system

nearside front + offside rear tyres has slight damage to sidewalls

nearside front tyre getting low on outer tread

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut on nearside front tyre wall..

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

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 7 Jul 2009 68,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush is split

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 68,584 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush is split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,480 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 60,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2008 60,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 54,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate loose

play in steering

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,999 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate loose

play in steering

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,990 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,805 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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BG52 EEJ 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 64.7%.

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 BG52 EEJ, 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 BG52 EEJ registered?

BG52 EEJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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