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BN03 NFZ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

220,590 mi
Last recorded220,590 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 220,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 209,662 miles

Offside inner tie rod has slight play

engine oil leak not considered exessive

Fail 14 Apr 2025 209,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer holed and corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside inner tie rod has slight play

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

engine oil leak not considered exessive

Pass 7 May 2024 194,339 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light on

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 7 May 2024 194,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light on

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 183,472 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 183,364 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged likely to be misread (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine has slight oil leak

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 173,827 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 173,827 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 170,539 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 170,539 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 167,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 163,310 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 160,432 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 154,760 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 144,870 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 144,870 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 131,769 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked. play in offside front tyre rod arm

Pass 10 Dec 2013 122,347 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 116,521 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has a cut

Fail 2 May 2012 106,662 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 106,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 93,678 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 93,675 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 82,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 70,858 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,994 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

cuts in both rear outer tyrewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,099 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 NFZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NFZ, 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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BN03 NFZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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