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BJ03 XOU

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,565 mi
Last recorded154,565 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 154,565 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts outer wall.

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear handbrake just met the limit.

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

fuel cap rubber deteriorated

oil leak.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 148,555 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 148,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 141,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 141,462 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 133,615 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre inner walls cracks.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 123,819 miles

n/s front tyre has small cut

Pass 29 Oct 2010 120,514 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 113,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre has a small cut

Pass 13 Sep 2008 98,816 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 6,089 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,641 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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BJ03 XOU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XOU, 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 BJ03 XOU registered?

BJ03 XOU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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