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YK03 BSJ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,419 mi
Last recorded100,419 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 BSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 100,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 100,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,510 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,657 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted and slightly chaffed

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,760 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres worn on the outer shoulder areas. Nearside has worn smooth in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 88,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres worn on the outer shoulder areas. Nearside has worn smooth in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,251 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 85,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 82,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,106 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear

Anti-roll bar mounting bushes and links worn

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,992 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,992 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,693 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 69,693 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,285 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,464 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,185 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,785 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,394 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,156 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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YK03 BSJ 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 YK03 BSJ, 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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YK03 BSJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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