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BN03 MHA

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,091 mi
Last recorded181,091 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 181,091 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 174,301 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 155,377 miles

shockers

Coolant leak was low ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 155,027 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak was low ()

shockers

Pass 29 Mar 2018 142,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,939 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 140,939 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 136,059 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 136,059 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 130,722 miles

Advise small cut in n/s inner front tyre wall (14mm)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Mar 2015 130,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise small cut in n/s inner front tyre wall (14mm)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Apr 2014 126,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 120,190 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)

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

rear no plate lamps poor

wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2012 113,457 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 103,631 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 103,566 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 74,794 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 74,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,148 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 30,578 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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BN03 MHA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MHA, 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 MHA registered?

BN03 MHA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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