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BT03 KWJ

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

190,268 mi
Last recorded190,268 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 190,268 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack arm slight movement

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 181,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside wiper blade splitting at end

Fail 3 May 2018 181,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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)

nearside wiper blade splitting at end

Pass 12 May 2017 171,811 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 164,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms front most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 164,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms front most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 151,261 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 151,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 142,349 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 142,349 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,770 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 28 Jun 2013 133,770 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 18 Jul 2012 122,828 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads 50% worn

os and ns front flexy brake pipe cracking slightly

rearcentre exhaust bracket broken

slight play os rack balljoint

Fail 13 Jul 2012 122,681 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads 50% worn

os and ns front flexy brake pipe cracking slightly

osr no plate light not workg

rearcentre exhaust bracket broken

slight play os rack balljoint

Pass 21 Jul 2011 113,729 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adaqatly supported

slight play os rackballjoint

Fail 20 Jul 2011 113,729 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adaqatly supported

slight play os rackballjoint

Pass 16 Jun 2010 103,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n.s.f brake disc slightly worn

n.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

o.s.f brake disc slightly worn

o.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2010 103,138 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n.s.f brake disc slightly worn

n.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

o.s.f brake disc slightly worn

o.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2009 92,665 miles

o/s steering rack slight play not excessive

Pass 28 May 2008 79,965 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 56,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 May 2007 56,491 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 40,151 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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BT03 KWJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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