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BK03 UPW

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,187 mi
Last recorded127,187 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 127,187 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 140,936 miles

low reading on parking brake

Fail 20 Nov 2017 140,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2016
Fail 21 Nov 2016

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,754 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 108,550 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,914 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 97,914 miles

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

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,012 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,310 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

grating noise from nearside handbrake when applied

long travel on handbrake

offside steering rack arm slight play

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2008 58,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 58,362 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 46,156 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 35,334 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UPW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPW, 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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What year was BK03 UPW registered?

BK03 UPW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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