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BN53 VLA

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,856 mi
Last recorded133,856 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 133,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,970 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 120,096 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 120,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,516 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 101,617 miles

Nearside front slight play in steering

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,205 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,804 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 72,269 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,269 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,231 miles

Near side tyre small cut in wall

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,315 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,559 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 VLA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BN53 VLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN53 VLA?

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What year was BN53 VLA registered?

BN53 VLA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BN53 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 VLA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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