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BN03 AYU

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,899 mi
Last recorded174,899 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 AYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 174,899 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake flexis slightly cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2015 174,899 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake flexis slightly cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2014 167,514 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine oil leak

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2014 167,481 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine oil leak

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2013 157,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 157,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 153,725 miles

n/s/f wishbone bush perishing

o/s/r brake squeeling

rear wiper broken

severe oil leak! requires attn!

Pass 25 Feb 2011 138,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 123,185 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 111,908 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 111,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 89,806 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 89,806 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,991 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 36,991 miles

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

No visible tread pattern on inside edge of offside front tyre

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 AYU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AYU, 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 AYU registered?

BN03 AYU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is BN03 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 AYU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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