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BM53 LWW

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,251 mi
Last recorded165,251 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 165,251 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 165,027 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 144,507 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 123,763 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 119,889 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 119,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,952 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,467 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 81,420 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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BM53 LWW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,528cc 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 BM53 LWW, 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 BM53 LWW registered?

BM53 LWW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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