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BN03 AXM

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

209,983 mi
Last recorded209,983 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 AXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 209,983 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2026 209,983 miles

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

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2024 209,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 200,317 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 200,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 193,633 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 187,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in a D - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front and nearside rear - strong advisory (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 187,944 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in a D - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front and nearside rear - strong advisory (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 183,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 175,108 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 175,108 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 165,548 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 156,267 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 156,267 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 149,528 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 149,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 139,124 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 131,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 120,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all bushers perrished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 111,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 101,572 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake disc worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 82,120 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,990 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,592 miles

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

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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BN03 AXM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN03 AXM, 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 BN03 AXM registered?

BN03 AXM is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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