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BT52 TMZ

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,164 mi
Last recorded182,164 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 TMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 182,164 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fail 11 Jan 2019 182,095 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 168,826 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 168,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 153,671 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear park brake slow to advance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 153,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres worn inner edges

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear park brake slow to advance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 139,487 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas

Fail 11 Jan 2016 139,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas

Pass 24 Jan 2015 125,883 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2015 125,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2014 114,088 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2014 114,088 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 May 2012 108,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,899 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 100,866 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 87,311 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 60,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,555 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,901 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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BT52 TMZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT52 TMZ, 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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BT52 TMZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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