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BN03 DTU

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,553 mi
Last recorded136,553 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 136,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 125,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,217 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2020 124,217 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2019 122,593 miles

both front tyres perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 120,815 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2017 119,275 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

long hand brake travel

Fail 12 Jun 2017 119,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine & sill covers fitted

long hand brake travel

Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,517 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 116,126 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 114,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,272 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 91,271 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 81,301 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 73,704 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 73,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 65,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,182 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of front and rear number plates poor

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 DTU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BN03 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

BN03 DTU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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