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BV53 UPD

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,704 mi
Last recorded190,704 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UPD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 190,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside wing mirror casing missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 188,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 182,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 177,853 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 177,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 174,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer seat folded down seat and belt not checked.unable to put in upright position.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear exhaust bracket broken

skirts fitted outer sills not checked

Fail 30 Dec 2016 174,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer seat folded down seat and belt not checked.unable to put in upright position.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear exhaust bracket broken

skirts fitted outer sills not checked

Pass 26 Aug 2015 162,424 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2015 162,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2014 145,528 miles

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

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 18 Sep 2014 145,528 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 19 Sep 2013 114,677 miles

corrosion on rear discs

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,463 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 79,453 miles

Fuel flap return spring in operative.

Left-hand front brake slow to apply (19%)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,014 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,901 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 56,901 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,852 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 34,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,469 miles

Offside Front 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 UPD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

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

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