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BG53 OTA

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,675 mi
Last recorded151,675 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 151,675 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 151,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 150,025 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 136,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 126,141 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 126,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,191 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 112,885 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,599 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,544 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 95,536 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 91,579 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear tyres have slight crackes

Pass 21 May 2011 84,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,907 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 73,477 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,477 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 61,074 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 61,074 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,924 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 OTA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG53 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

BG53 OTA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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