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BN53 VJU

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,539 mi
Last recorded141,539 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 141,539 miles

Both headlamp aims have been adjusted.

Bulb failure warning illuminated, upper tail lights may not be working/fitted. all other lights appear ok.

Fuel cap seal perished.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 133,120 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 117,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,495 miles

Centre exhaust mountings broken, exhaust still supported.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split.

some wear front brake discs.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 93,495 miles

Centre exhaust mountings broken, exhaust still supported.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split.

some wear front brake discs.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,007 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,616 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,883 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyrewall damage

Fail 29 Sep 2007 35,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,328 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,907 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 VJU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BN53 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

BN53 VJU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 VJU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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