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BT03 KWE

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

227,581 mi
Last recorded227,581 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 227,581 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2021 227,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 218,847 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both Front Flexi hoses to calipers slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 203,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 186,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 171,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 157,959 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 156,486 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 154,410 miles

nearside and offside front indicators pale - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front wipers splitting - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 3 Jun 2013 151,682 miles

front brakes slight imbalance 15% - Roller Brake Tester

nearside and offside front headlight wipers deteriorated

nearside and offside front wipers starting to split

rear wiper arm - play

Fail 3 Jun 2013 151,682 miles

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

front brakes slight imbalance 15% - Roller Brake Tester

nearside and offside front headlight wipers deteriorated

nearside and offside front wipers starting to split

rear wiper arm - play

Pass 11 Jun 2012 147,898 miles

nearside and offside front headlight wipers split

nearside front wiper splitting

Pass 17 May 2011 140,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 May 2011 140,689 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2010 136,668 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 131,492 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 131,492 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 124,584 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2008 124,583 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Advise: n/s rear upper position lamp not working.

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 121,915 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 121,581 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Dec 2006 95,878 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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BT03 KWE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT03 KWE, 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 BT03 KWE registered?

BT03 KWE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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