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BV53 UOO

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

163,266 mi
Last recorded163,266 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 163,266 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 157,761 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and resivoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 157,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and resivoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 152,271 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 147,082 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 144,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 135,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has surface cuts in sidewall

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 124,878 miles

Offside Rear tyre has surface cut in inner sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2017 115,924 miles

surface cut in n/s/front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,866 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 94,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,275 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,461 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,134 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,838 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,204 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 1 Sep 2006 46,380 miles

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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BV53 UOO is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BV53 UOO, 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 UOO registered?

BV53 UOO is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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