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BT03 KJU

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

189,468 mi
Last recorded189,468 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 189,468 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 189,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 184,250 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 179,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 167,942 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 167,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Jun 2014 155,389 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 155,389 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 143,181 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 143,181 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 131,738 miles

both rear indicater bulbs faded

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken exhaust secure

front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2012 131,738 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicater bulbs faded

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken exhaust secure

front bumper damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2011 121,286 miles

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

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

both front suspension mounts starting to split

both rear exhaust mounts broken exhaust secure

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2011 121,286 miles

both front suspension mounts starting to split

both rear exhaust mounts broken exhaust secure

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 85,813 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 85,813 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,469 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 66,469 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 45,610 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 45,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BT03 KJU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BT03 KJU, 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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BT03 KJU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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