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BP53 SKJ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

105,369 mi
Last recorded105,369 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 SKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 105,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,449 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 102,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 101,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 100,303 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,940 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre's wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,273 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,273 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock stop worn (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock stop worn (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,404 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,939 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,536 miles

NSR brake discs slightly corroded

NSR tyre wearing on outter edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,149 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,918 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,925 miles

N/S mirror OK at time of test

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,235 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,167 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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BP53 SKJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BP53 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

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

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