VOLVO V70 BV53UPE has 29 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLVO V70 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 178,402 miles 3 weeks ago on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 10:56.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

BV53UPE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST APRIL 2027178,402 MI
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202527TH JANUARY 2026172,764 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202310TH NOVEMBER 2024166,873 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20223RD OCTOBER 2023159,381 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202113TH SEPTEMBER 2022151,737 MI
PASSED10TH MARCH 202021ST MARCH 2021139,636 MI
FAILED9TH MARCH 2020139,635 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH MARCH 201921ST MARCH 2020133,669 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED12TH MARCH 2019133,667 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Worn Down To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Worn Down To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED13TH MARCH 201821ST MARCH 2019125,258 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED13TH MARCH 2018125,258 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED14TH MARCH 201721ST MARCH 2018118,213 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush Rear (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush Rear (2.5.a.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED8TH MARCH 201621ST MARCH 2017112,802 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED8TH MARCH 2016112,800 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED17TH MARCH 201521ST MARCH 2016106,438 MI
FAILED17TH MARCH 2015106,431 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED18TH MARCH 2014100,262 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED18TH MARCH 201421ST MARCH 2015100,262 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED19TH MARCH 201321ST MARCH 201492,466 MI
PASSED13TH MARCH 201221ST MARCH 201385,147 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED13TH MARCH 201285,147 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED14TH MARCH 201121ST MARCH 201276,305 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 201176,304 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND MARCH 201021ST MARCH 201168,813 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED8TH APRIL 200923RD APRIL 201060,425 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s Mirror Glass Cracked
PASSED8TH APRIL 200823RD APRIL 200950,809 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 200723RD APRIL 200840,300 MI
FAILED11TH APRIL 200740,328 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Down To Wear Indicators
  4. USER ENTERED - Knock From Both Sides Front When Taking Up Drive?
PASSED24TH APRIL 200623RD APRIL 200729,309 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Cut In Nearside Front Tyrewall
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BV53UPE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

BV53UPE MOT Comments

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BV53UPE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 178,402 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,757 miles

BV53UPE FAQs

This Volvo V70 with registration BV53UPE was manufactured on Monday 1st September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Gold and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 178,402 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 7,757 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volvo V70 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BV53UPE has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo V70 has had 33 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 2 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo V70 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does BV53UPE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 BV53UPE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BV53UPE Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 BV53UPE does have Tax. Read more

When does BV53UPE Tax expire?

The current Tax for BV53UPE will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. 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 BV53UPE MOT expire?

The current MOT for BV53UPE will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. Read more

When did BV53UPE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BV53UPE was on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 10:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BV53UPE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BV53UPE we can see 20 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 BV53UPE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BV53UPE we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BV53UPE?

BV53UPE is registered as a 2003 Volvo V70. Read more

How many miles has BV53UPE done?

The odometer reading for BV53UPE at the last MOT in April 2026 was 178,402 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 7,757 miles per year. Read more

How old is BV53UPE?

The vehicle BV53UPE was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st September 2003. Read more

What colour is BV53UPE?

The official colour of BV53UPE is recorded as Gold. Read more

What engine does BV53UPE have?

BV53UPE has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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