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BL52 XSH

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,472 mi
Last recorded142,472 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 XSH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 142,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 135,509 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 128,090 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 118,406 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 118,376 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

1 x rear exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 113,013 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 108,445 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 108,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight cut to outer sidewall

Fail 15 Jan 2015 101,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight cut to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 93,485 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,355 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 89,355 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,212 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 79,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 67,883 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 67,883 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 56,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,464 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,791 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,442 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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BL52 XSH is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL52 XSH, 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 BL52 XSH registered?

BL52 XSH is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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