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BJ53 PVU

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,779 mi
Last recorded179,779 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 179,779 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 166,902 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 164,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 158,455 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 154,662 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 150,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 146,636 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 144,771 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 140,395 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 140,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 136,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 129,473 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 129,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 124,782 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 122,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,516 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,199 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 107,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,386 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 94,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 81,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,687 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 47,113 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,595 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 PVU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PVU, 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

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What year was BJ53 PVU registered?

BJ53 PVU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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