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BN53 EXM

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

188,861 mi
Last recorded188,861 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 188,861 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 188,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 165,784 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 165,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 139,819 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Nov 2010 139,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2009 118,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 95,710 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 95,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,466 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 75,466 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,466 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 54,277 miles

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

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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BN53 EXM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

BN53 EXM is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is BN53 EXM safe to buy?

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