MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
Both front lower arm inner bushes are perishing
Both rear coil springs are corroded
Centre exhaust pipe is holed and leaking at hanger mount
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
Coil springs are corroded
Rear engine mount is splitting
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
S R S light on will require attension
both front lower arm pivot bushes have movement
front pads appear low will require replacing soon
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
1. REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADING COLOUR ADVISE CHANGE
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
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
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?
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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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