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AO03 YCX

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,225 mi
Last recorded118,225 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 118,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 110,340 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in inner steering rack ends

Fail 11 Jan 2016 110,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,008 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 107,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,158 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,737 miles

Both front suspension bottom arms have slight play in the front mounting bushes.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 88,737 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Both front suspension bottom arms have slight play in the front mounting bushes.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre on 2mm on inner edge

slight corrocsion on osf inner brake disk

Fail 13 Apr 2012 80,858 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre on 2mm on inner edge

slight corrocsion on osf inner brake disk

Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,968 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,744 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 49,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,790 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,177 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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AO03 YCX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO03 YCX, 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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AO03 YCX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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