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EA53 BVG

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,283 mi
Last recorded177,283 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 177,283 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2023 177,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 138,251 miles

Handbrake lever travel getting high.

Front and rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded both sides of car.

Front suspension lower arm front inner mount bushes perishing and have slight play both sides of car.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Nail in tyre both sides of car ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of car and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 158,470 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 141,325 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 118,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 118,367 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 108,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,591 miles

Nearside slight play in inner track rod

Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 92,298 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,826 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,107 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,806 miles

slight sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre

small chip in screen

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,523 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre sidewall slight damaged

rear seat belts not checked, child seats fitted

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod arm

Fail 16 Mar 2011 74,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slight damaged

rear seats not checked, child seats fitted

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod arm

Fail 24 Mar 2010 66,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,797 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,301 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,105 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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EA53 BVG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EA53 BVG, 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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EA53 BVG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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