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WP52 BNU

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

195,428 mi
Last recorded195,428 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 BNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 195,428 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 194,672 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 194,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 194,216 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 193,554 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 193,554 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 193,014 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 191,904 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 191,904 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 191,179 miles

Rear park brake little effort recorded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 191,158 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 189,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 189,027 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 185,757 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 185,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

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

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

Nearside parking brake only just met requirements

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

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

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

Nearside parking brake only just met requirements

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 178,732 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 178,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 177,212 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

towbar socket damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2013 174,741 miles

light cracking on front brake hoses

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2013 174,711 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

light cracking on front brake hoses

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2012 167,358 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor

Fail 21 Dec 2012 167,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 15 Dec 2011 155,680 miles

front tyres wearing low

rear number plate poor

rust on front brake discs

Pass 30 Dec 2010 140,686 miles

front lower wishbone front bushes slight movement

light marks nearside front tyre wall

rust on front brake discs

Fail 30 Dec 2010 140,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front lower wishbone front bushes slight movement

light marks nearside front tyre wall

rust on front brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2009 131,398 miles

slight judder on offside front brake

Pass 22 Dec 2008 114,319 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 91,023 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 Mar 2006 63,506 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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WP52 BNU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP52 BNU, 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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WP52 BNU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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