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DF53 VYY

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,277 mi
Last recorded198,277 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 198,277 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 189,624 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 176,105 miles

Inner Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2013 159,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 159,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 141,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 124,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 124,330 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2010 124,276 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2009 103,595 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 103,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 88,615 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 73,451 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 56,085 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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DF53 VYY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DF53 VYY, 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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What year was DF53 VYY registered?

DF53 VYY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is DF53 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 VYY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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