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BJ52 UVT

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,583 mi
Last recorded162,583 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 UVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 162,583 miles

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

slight play in n/s end of steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2012 159,195 miles

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

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 7 Mar 2011 154,695 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 154,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 150,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Pass 15 Feb 2010 150,541 miles

rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Pass 11 Feb 2009 145,205 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 145,205 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 140,560 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/rear spare seat belt has cuts in the webbing

Pass 13 Feb 2007 133,358 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 126,479 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 126,479 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside extreme rear seat belt frayed seat stowed away & not in use at time of test

slight play in nearside steering rack end

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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BJ52 UVT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ52 UVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ52 UVT?

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What year was BJ52 UVT registered?

BJ52 UVT is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 February 2003.

Is BJ52 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ52 UVT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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