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BL53 OTN

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

224,478 mi
Last recorded224,478 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OTN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 224,478 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 223,244 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 222,591 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 219,412 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 216,661 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 213,675 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 211,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 206,797 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 201,217 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 197,403 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 192,245 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 187,990 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 185,447 miles

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 5 Feb 2013 182,095 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 175,498 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 161,869 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 150,932 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 131,471 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 108,990 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,958 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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BL53 OTN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL53 OTN, 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 BL53 OTN registered?

BL53 OTN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is BL53 OTN safe to buy?

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