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BT03 KWG

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,258 mi
Last recorded116,258 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,258 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 105,932 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 105,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 100,289 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 100,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 94,500 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 94,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,182 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,294 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 1 Mar 2016 77,272 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,998 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 70,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,826 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 64,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,291 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,644 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,764 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,716 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,926 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 KWG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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