CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT03 KXG

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

191,123 mi
Last recorded191,123 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 191,123 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 191,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 187,110 miles

fuel filler neck damp but no obvious leak

Fail 23 Apr 2025 187,108 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

fuel filler neck damp but no obvious leak

Pass 9 Apr 2024 182,490 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing unevenly in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 182,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing unevenly in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 179,755 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 175,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 168,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside headlamp stonechipped

Pass 8 Apr 2020 165,170 miles

Offside Front stone chip in headlamp

parking brake only just met requirements and will need adjustment or repair soon

Pass 16 Apr 2019 157,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 157,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 148,403 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 140,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bottom arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,587 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly deterioated (4.1.D.1e)

underbody shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 122,218 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 113,408 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 110,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 110,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 97,607 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 97,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 85,527 miles

centre rear exhaust mounting fractured but system still adequately supported

Fail 7 Jan 2012 85,527 miles

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

centre rear exhaust mounting fractured but system still adequately supported

Fail 7 Jan 2011 73,040 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mounting broken on one side, but system still adequately supported

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,040 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken on one side, but system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,317 miles

n/s fog lamp not working

Fail 11 Jan 2010 61,298 miles

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

n/s fog lamp not working

Fail 14 Jan 2009 50,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,526 miles

FRONT TYRES AT WEARBANDS

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT03 KXG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 KXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT03 KXG?

You can check the full history of BT03 KXG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT03 KXG registered?

BT03 KXG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is BT03 KXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 KXG shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT03 KXG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT03 KXG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.