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BP03 AEC

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,149 mi
Last recorded111,149 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 AEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 111,149 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 111,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Oil level low

Fail 7 Jul 2016

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Oil level low

Pass 20 May 2015 98,629 miles

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

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 15 May 2014 92,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 79,898 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 68,814 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2011 57,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 57,362 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,518 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 45,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,903 miles

Offside front Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,452 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,659 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,433 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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BP03 AEC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP03 AEC, 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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BP03 AEC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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