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BL52 YCA

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

212,413 mi
Last recorded212,413 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 212,413 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 196,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 190,156 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 181,470 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 171,963 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 164,691 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 160,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 148,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 147,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 131,768 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 120,091 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f headlight cracked

o/s/f indicator fading colour

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread in centre

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight perishing to front brake hoses

very slight n/s/f steering rod play

Fail 11 Dec 2009 120,089 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f headlight cracked

o/s/f indicator fading colour

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread in centre

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight perishing to front brake hoses

very slight n/s/f steering rod play

Fail 14 Jan 2009 106,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 106,754 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 89,676 miles

o/s/f headlamp cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2008 89,676 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f headlamp cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2007 77,760 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 77,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 58,388 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 YCA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YCA, 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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BL52 YCA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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