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BT53 VKR

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

217,544 mi
Last recorded217,544 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 217,544 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 213,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 213,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 207,476 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 202,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 198,713 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 192,272 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 187,317 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 187,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 181,889 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 173,553 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 167,009 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 163,854 miles

Corrosion to exhaust back box hangers

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

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

Seal on fuel cap starting to crack

Fail 22 Aug 2013 163,854 miles

Corrosion to exhaust back box hangers

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

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

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

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

Seal on fuel cap starting to crack

Pass 21 Aug 2012 160,674 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 160,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 155,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 150,294 miles

front indicators starting to turn white

Fail 24 Aug 2010 150,294 miles

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

front indicators starting to turn white

Pass 24 Aug 2009 143,939 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front steering lock stops, rubber blocks wearing

under vehicle floor fuel pipes, advise more securing clips to be fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 135,789 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 135,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 128,234 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 128,233 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 115,876 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 115,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Advise all brakes are checked in 5,000 miles. Cut/slice in offside front tyre outer sidewall. Very minor oil patch under crankshaft pulley.

Offside Rear 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 VKR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

BT53 VKR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is BT53 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 VKR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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