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BK03 UPT

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,843 mi
Last recorded154,843 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 154,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 138,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipe unions slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,730 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 120,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,859 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,951 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit.

Offside Rear Tyre perished on centre of tread.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,578 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,938 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,108 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 51,108 miles

Nearside Front 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,282 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,624 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,246 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,053 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges recommend further investigation

Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,131 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,735 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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BK03 UPT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BK03 UPT, 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 UPT is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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