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BK53 PZC

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

155,307 mi
Last recorded155,307 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 PZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 155,307 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive crankshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 154,165 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel on tank but no leaks at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2021 150,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 147,299 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 147,083 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 141,212 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 130,011 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight amount of handbrake travel

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,607 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Whining noise from engine.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 117,607 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Whining noise from engine.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 111,808 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 111,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,840 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,854 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 97,596 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 97,447 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,876 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 75,546 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,674 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 55,681 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,564 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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BK53 PZC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BK53 PZC, 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 BK53 PZC registered?

BK53 PZC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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