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BG53 FXK

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,122 mi
Last recorded133,122 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 133,122 miles

eml light on

engine covers

exhaust hangers broke

front lower arms rear bush split but not play yet

play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2017 133,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

engine covers

exhaust hangers broke

front lower arms rear bush split but not play yet

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2016 121,884 miles

E,M,Light on

Fail 16 Aug 2016 121,884 miles

E,M,Light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,052 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 110,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,182 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 98,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,515 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 87,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,535 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,789 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn

front tyres wearing on in side

rear tyres wearing on inside and outside

slight play in o/side and n/side of steering rackends

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,445 miles

Drivers side wing mirror cover broken

N/S/R door not opening from the inside

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

OS number plate light very poor (dim)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,802 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 47,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,217 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,173 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 33,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,256 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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BG53 FXK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG53 FXK, 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 BG53 FXK registered?

BG53 FXK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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