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BN53 EUH

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,148 mi
Last recorded55,148 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 55,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,148 miles

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

fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,599 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 42,787 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,787 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,599 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,293 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 26,293 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,051 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,210 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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BN53 EUH is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN53 EUH, 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 BN53 EUH registered?

BN53 EUH is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 EUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 EUH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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