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BJ53 UEV

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

117,333 mi
Last recorded117,333 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 117,333 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 117,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,043 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 113,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 109,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,880 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,488 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 91,488 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 84,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor pattern condensation inside (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor pattern condensation inside (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,724 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor pattern condensation inside (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor pattern condensation inside (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 78,318 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

Fail 14 Apr 2017 78,318 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm) and perished.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,225 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm) on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 71,708 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm) on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 68,274 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer and hanging braket deteriorated.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,274 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer and hanging braket deteriorated.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,216 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,767 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,670 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner & outer face - braking area reduced

Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner & outer face - braking area reduced

Pass 21 Sep 2010
Fail 21 Sep 2010 47,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,249 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,885 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,715 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,917 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 UEV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 BJ53 UEV, 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 UEV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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