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BT53 TWW

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,598 mi
Last recorded104,598 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 TWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 104,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive mist engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Oct 2024 102,846 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,195 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Oct 2022 99,436 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 97,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,705 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

park brake will need adjustment soon.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,122 miles

wear in both front lower arm front bushes.

wear in n/s/front inner rack knuckle.

Fail 24 Oct 2019 94,122 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wear in both front lower arm front bushes.

wear in n/s/front inner rack knuckle.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel has been rubbing wheel arch on full lock

parking brake has little travel left

Fail 22 Oct 2018 92,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel has been rubbing wheel arch on full lock

parking brake has little travel left

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,551 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

rear brake pads worn.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 89,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake pads worn.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,462 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 87,462 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,534 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,563 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 78,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,089 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,287 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,605 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 71,605 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight wear in front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,159 miles

center exhaust monting corroded away

front lower arm front bushes are perished

front tyres wearing low in center

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,897 miles

exhaust mounting brakets corroded

slight scuff to nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,975 miles

rear tyres are low in center

Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,035 miles

handbrake travel high

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 TWW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TWW, 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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BT53 TWW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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