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BL53 RXB

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,964 mi
Last recorded193,964 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 RXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 193,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 188,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 182,428 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 176,070 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 176,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front Wiper Blades Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Light not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 169,876 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 169,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 166,785 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 166,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 159,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 153,955 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 148,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and badly cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 May 2017 141,699 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 129,382 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 129,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2015 123,407 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 118,626 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,097 miles

rear tyres wearing to outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,743 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 101,686 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 97,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 92,064 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,615 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,806 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 65,806 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 RXB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BL53 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

BL53 RXB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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