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BK03 OSJ

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,728 mi
Last recorded171,728 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 171,728 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake travel is high

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 171,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake travel is high

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 159,244 miles

Both rear upper side lights are not working

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension arms are corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 159,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear upper side lights are not working

Centre exhaust mount has split

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Front lower arm ball joint boots are perishing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms are corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 152,909 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes are perishing

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Centre exhaust pipe is holed and leaking at hanger mount

Pass 29 Dec 2017 143,015 miles

All springs are corroded

Both front tyres have worn on inner edges close to limit

Horn tone is poor

Os rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Rear exhaust is leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2016 131,433 miles

Coil springs are corroded

Rear engine mount is splitting

Fail 19 Jul 2016 131,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Coil springs are corroded

Rear brake check is required

Rear engine mount is splitting

Pass 2 Jun 2015 121,005 miles

Both front tyres are badly worn on inner edge and are on 3mm of tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge, worn out of shape and is damaged slightly on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre is worn on outer edge, worn out of shape and is starting to perish on inner sidewall

Offside rear upper position lamp not working at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2015 120,998 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres are badly worn on inner edge and are on 3mm of tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge, worn out of shape and is damaged slightly on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre is worn on outer edge, worn out of shape and is starting to perish on inner sidewall

Offside rear upper position lamp not working at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 110,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre is damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

SRS service message on at time test, malfunction indicator lamp not illuminated and operating normally

Signs of tyre contact with front inner wheel arches, but no contact found on lock to lock test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre is damaged on outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

SRS service message on at time test, malfunction indicator lamp not illuminated and operating normally

Signs of tyre contact with front inner wheel arches, but no contact found on lock to lock test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 101,187 miles

Air bag light on

Noise from pulley area of engine

both front tyres have worn close to limit on inner edges [225/45/17/y /pir

wheel alignment may be required

Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,082 miles

S R S light on will require attension

both front lower arm pivot bushes have movement

front pads appear low will require replacing soon

Fail 3 Jan 2012 93,067 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

S R S light on will require attension

both front lower arm pivot bushes have movement

front pads appear low will require replacing soon

Pass 30 Dec 2010 83,250 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 74,044 miles

1. REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADING COLOUR ADVISE CHANGE

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 74,041 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

1. REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADING COLOUR ADVISE CHANGE

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,014 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 55,943 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,336 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 47,336 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front lower wishbone front bushes split

Front discs corroded and pitted

Front pads worn thin

Rear pads worn thin

Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,129 miles

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

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

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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BK03 OSJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BK03 OSJ, 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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BK03 OSJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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