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BJ53 PUU

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,001 mi
Last recorded160,001 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 160,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 156,378 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 154,056 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 149,892 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,674 miles

Engine Running on LPG

Fail 7 Jun 2019 145,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Running on LPG

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 132,440 miles

Engine Running On LPG

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 132,440 miles

Engine Running On LPG

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 117,092 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 117,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,340 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,339 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,117 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,541 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 81,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,515 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 75,882 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,882 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 71,375 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,651 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,091 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,241 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,971 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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BJ53 PUU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 PUU, 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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BJ53 PUU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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