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BP53 SKN

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,152 mi
Last recorded88,152 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 SKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,152 miles

steering rack knocking and slight play detected at wheels

Fail 6 Jan 2011 76,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,920 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 67,113 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 67,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,477 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 46,793 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,426 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 SKN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BP53 SKN, 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 SKN registered?

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

Is BP53 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 SKN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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