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WP53 BHW

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,172 mi
Last recorded190,172 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 BHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 190,172 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid under o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 184,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 178,665 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 172,234 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 165,921 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 159,961 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 159,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 154,785 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 147,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 139,729 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 131,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,109 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,779 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,190 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,607 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 94,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,761 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 78,125 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 67,181 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 67,181 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 16 Dec 2008 52,981 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 52,981 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 44,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,747 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 11 Dec 2006 38,983 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)

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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WP53 BHW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP53 BHW, 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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WP53 BHW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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