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BX03 BPV

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

183,056 mi
Last recorded183,056 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 BPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 183,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 178,251 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 178,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 177,009 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 176,940 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 175,167 miles

Both rear inner sill areas slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight imbalance in front brakes

Top engine mount deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2022 175,167 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Both rear inner sill areas slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Top engine mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2021 174,107 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

body has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2020 173,525 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

body has corrosion.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 172,745 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside head light damp inside.

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

body corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 172,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside head light damp inside.

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

body corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,601 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 171,843 miles

long travel on parking brake

Pass 2 Nov 2016 166,044 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 155,874 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 146,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Oct 2014 146,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2013 135,624 miles

both front wishbone front bushes slightly perished

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

nail in nearside rear tyre (repairable)

rear brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

slight play in both rear anti roll wrap round bushes

Fail 5 Sep 2013 135,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wishbone front bushes slightly perished

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

nail in nearside rear tyre (repairable)

rear brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

slight play in both rear anti roll wrap round bushes

Fail 17 Aug 2012 122,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 122,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 116,576 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 111,210 miles

offside rear brake disc ouer braking surface corrodid

Pass 6 Jun 2009 103,264 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,657 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 83,238 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 76,552 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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BX03 BPV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BX03 BPV, 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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BX03 BPV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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