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BT53 BYZ

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,034 mi
Last recorded146,034 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 BYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 146,034 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 144,979 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 143,885 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 143,885 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 143,069 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 143,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 141,771 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 141,771 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 140,522 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 139,431 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 137,955 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 135,023 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 132,966 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 132,966 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 129,539 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 125,796 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 121,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 121,921 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 118,461 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 118,461 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 114,234 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 110,696 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 106,228 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BT53 BYZ 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 73.9%.

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 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 BT53 BYZ, 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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What year was BT53 BYZ registered?

BT53 BYZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is BT53 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 BYZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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