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BK03 UOV

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,373 mi
Last recorded227,373 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 227,373 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 227,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 218,146 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 211,603 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake discs poor condition

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 5 Apr 2018 211,601 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake discs poor condition

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Mar 2017 205,454 miles

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

Nearside Front outer tyre side wall damaged

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear brake pads worn low 2/3000 miles max and rear brake discs worn

Rear exhaust mounting broken

handbrake poor

Fail 14 Mar 2017 205,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front outer tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear brake pads worn low 2/3000 miles max and rear brake discs worn

Rear exhaust mounting broken

handbrake poor

Pass 11 Mar 2016 199,703 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop light not working

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake discs badly worn

handbrake poor

slight play in off side front inner rack joint

Fail 11 Mar 2016 199,703 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front fog light not working

Centre Rear Upper stop light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake discs badly worn

handbrake poor

slight play in off side front inner rack joint

Pass 11 Mar 2015 191,267 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front fog light not working

rear centre upper stop light unit missing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 176,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 20 Mar 2014 176,879 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 25 Mar 2013 159,781 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 159,781 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 143,304 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 126,144 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 111,916 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 111,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,056 miles

Advise play in n/s/f link rod.

Advise slight deterioration of front control arm bushes.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 80,056 miles

Advise play in n/s/f link rod.

Advise slight deterioration of front control arm bushes.

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,999 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 60,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,692 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 31 Mar 2006 39,692 miles

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

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 UOV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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