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BJ03 XOS

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,183 mi
Last recorded196,183 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XOS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 196,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 188,933 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Front fog lights inopertive and offside lens cracked

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and rear seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2018 188,922 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle and offside front (turn stop device missing nearside and offside front worn causing the tyres to foul (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Front fog lights inopertive and offside lens cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and rear seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 179,592 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 179,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 169,224 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 169,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 156,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 147,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 138,637 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 128,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 114,741 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 114,567 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 103,100 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,138 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 75,373 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 63,129 miles

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 15 May 2007 63,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,544 miles

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

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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BJ03 XOS is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BJ03 XOS, 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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BJ03 XOS is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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