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BL03 XBV

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,513 mi
Last recorded143,513 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 143,513 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lag on the nearside is only just in requirements. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 140,974 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 138,417 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 137,000 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 135,390 miles

Offside Front OSF wheel binding very slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2022 135,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front OSF wheel binding very slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2021 134,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 134,288 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 133,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 132,096 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 130,838 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 127,488 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 124,686 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 119,626 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 114,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 110,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 110,714 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 91,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,021 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 83,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 73,425 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 61,484 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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BL03 XBV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL03 XBV, 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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BL03 XBV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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