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CU53 BSV

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,057 mi
Last recorded108,057 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 BSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,057 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 104,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,812 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 96,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2022 96,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,417 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 87,123 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 87,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,839 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,030 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 72,030 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,410 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,416 miles

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

Nearside 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 30 Jan 2014 54,794 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,470 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 49,470 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,855 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 45,855 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,089 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,787 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)

n/s/r tyre sidewall has cut but not showing cords

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,458 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 31,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,844 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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CU53 BSV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CU53 BSV, 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 CU53 BSV registered?

CU53 BSV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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