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BL52 YDP

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,350 mi
Last recorded110,350 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 110,350 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 103,702 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 97,088 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 97,087 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,877 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 79,368 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 79,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,998 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 72,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,347 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,078 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 60,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,416 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 55,338 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,363 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 45,081 miles

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

o/s/f n/s/f bottom arms inner front bush slight play

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

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 YDP is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YDP, 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 YDP registered?

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

Is BL52 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 YDP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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