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BL52 YBS

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,571 mi
Last recorded85,571 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YBS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,571 miles

service airbags

splits in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,571 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FLAT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

service airbags

splits in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has damage too sidewall.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre has damage too sidewall.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,104 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,156 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,992 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,178 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,466 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 YBS is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL52 YBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL52 YBS registered?

BL52 YBS is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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