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BP53 SKE

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,914 mi
Last recorded95,914 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 SKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre has cracking in the tread

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 92,940 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 92,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 88,588 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 88,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,799 miles

top engine mount splitting

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,692 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,498 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 73,498 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,011 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,685 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,319 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 53,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,793 miles

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

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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BP53 SKE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BP53 SKE, 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 BP53 SKE registered?

BP53 SKE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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