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BV53 UOL

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

241,805 mi
Last recorded241,805 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UOL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 241,805 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 241,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 231,621 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 231,621 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 221,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 221,662 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 209,329 miles

rear exhaust slightly coroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 196,713 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 186,759 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 186,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 171,551 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 159,974 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 159,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 138,250 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 138,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 108,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,506 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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BV53 UOL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV53 UOL, 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 BV53 UOL registered?

BV53 UOL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BV53 UOL safe to buy?

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