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BJ53 UFW

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,713 mi
Last recorded103,713 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2021 103,713 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,085 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 100,002 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,808 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,545 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,335 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 87,325 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 74,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2013 69,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 67,649 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 64,301 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 61,337 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 61,272 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 58,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,513 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,084 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 UFW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UFW, 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 BJ53 UFW registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ53 UFW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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