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BT53 ZKP

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,646 mi
Last recorded103,646 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 103,646 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 101,335 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 98,423 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 95,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pos bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,402 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,929 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 87,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,057 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake has only just met the requirement

Pass 15 Sep 2016 77,436 miles

offside rear tyre perished slightly

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,168 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,085 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box corroded heavily

unable to fully inspect rear fold down seat seatbelts due to being folded down

Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,083 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box corroded heavily

unable to fully inspect rear fold down seat seatbelts due to being folded down

Fail 6 Aug 2012 60,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,719 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,493 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 53,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,461 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 50,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,971 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,199 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZKP is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZKP, 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 ZKP registered?

BT53 ZKP is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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