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BJ53 UFY

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,522 mi
Last recorded141,522 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 141,522 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 141,522 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 132,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 132,917 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,671 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 124,656 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 116,441 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 109,356 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 103,634 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 103,634 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,346 miles

Head light wiper blades in poor condition.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 103,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Head light wiper blades in poor condition.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,089 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 101,089 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,131 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 97,131 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,083 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,648 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 81,958 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre rear exhaust hanger is broken

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,958 miles

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

centre rear exhaust hanger is broken

Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,581 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,873 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,621 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,773 miles

Front suspension strut top mounting is noisey

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,081 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,082 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 UFY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

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

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