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BT03 KWH

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

181,766 mi
Last recorded181,766 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KWH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2015 181,766 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

blue smoke

small cutnear side rear

Fail 15 Nov 2013 181,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2012 181,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

dashboard light inoperative

front brake discs are worn thin but do not appear to be seriously weakened

o/s dip beam is slightly dim compared to n/s

scuff marks on front tyre deflectors but not seen fouling on lock test

Fail 20 May 2011 181,498 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

air bag fault

dash keeps going off

Pass 11 Oct 2010

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 150,523 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 125,254 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 124,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 99,157 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 75,185 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 75,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KWH is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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

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