VOLVO V70 BV03ULS has 27 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2003 VOLVO V70 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 148,981 miles 9 months ago on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 14:41.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Thursday 21st January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

BV03ULS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST JANUARY 2027148,981 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH JANUARY 2026148,981 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Position Lamp Switch Does Not Operate In Accordance With The Requirements (4.2.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202519TH JANUARY 2026143,720 MI
FAILED16TH JANUARY 2025143,718 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED7TH MARCH 202428TH MARCH 2025140,685 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND MARCH 202328TH MARCH 2024136,984 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND MARCH 202228TH MARCH 2023132,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD MARCH 202128TH MARCH 2022127,880 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND MARCH 202028TH MARCH 2021124,762 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 201928TH MARCH 2020121,243 MI
PASSED1ST MARCH 201828TH MARCH 2019117,324 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED11TH MARCH 201728TH MARCH 2018108,905 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED29TH MARCH 201628TH MARCH 2017100,572 MI
FAILED9TH MARCH 201599,037 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Steering System Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Rack Fitted) (2.2.a.1b)
  2. PRS - Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED9TH MARCH 20158TH MARCH 201699,037 MI
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 201493,371 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 20143RD MARCH 201593,371 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20133RD MARCH 201488,505 MI
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20123RD MARCH 201382,229 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Steering Rack Has Slight Play In Inner Ball Ends
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Pads Worn Close To Metal
PASSED1ST MARCH 20113RD MARCH 201278,142 MI
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 201178,135 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. FAIL - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED2ND MARCH 201070,912 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED2ND MARCH 20103RD MARCH 201170,912 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20093RD MARCH 201062,917 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20083RD MARCH 200953,603 MI
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 20073RD MARCH 200844,679 MI
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20063RD MARCH 200735,024 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BV03ULS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

BV03ULS MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

BV03ULS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 148,981 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,477 miles

BV03ULS FAQs

This Volvo V70 with registration BV03ULS was manufactured on Monday 3rd March 2003 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 148,981 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 6,477 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volvo V70 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BV03ULS has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo V70 has had 23 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo V70 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does BV03ULS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 BV03ULS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BV03ULS Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 BV03ULS does have Tax. Read more

When does BV03ULS Tax expire?

The current Tax for BV03ULS will expire in 2 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BV03ULS MOT expire?

The current MOT for BV03ULS will expire in 3 months on Thursday 21st January 2027. Read more

When did BV03ULS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BV03ULS was on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 14:41. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BV03ULS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for BV03ULS we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BV03ULS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for BV03ULS we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BV03ULS?

BV03ULS is registered as a 2003 Volvo V70. Read more

How many miles has BV03ULS done?

The odometer reading for BV03ULS at the last MOT in January 2026 was 148,981 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,477 miles per year. Read more

How old is BV03ULS?

The vehicle BV03ULS was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Monday 3rd March 2003. Read more

What colour is BV03ULS?

The official colour of BV03ULS is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does BV03ULS have?

BV03ULS has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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