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DG53 YAH

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,225 mi
Last recorded164,225 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 164,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads on lower limmit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front h/lamp lens cracked

Rear park-brake travel excessive

engine revs surge on idle, needs attention

Fail 24 Nov 2017 164,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads on lower limmit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front h/lamp lens cracked

Rear park-brake travel excessive

engine revs surge on idle, needs attention

Pass 1 Dec 2016 155,801 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 150,869 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

handbrake low effort

Fail 22 Oct 2015 150,858 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

handbrake low effort

Pass 16 Jun 2014 143,286 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 137,093 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Movement in both the nearside and offside front, lower arm bushes

Fail 13 Sep 2013 137,093 miles

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

Front shock absorbers weak

Movement in both the nearside and offside front, lower arm bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2012 123,401 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 123,261 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 110,248 miles

Handbrake only just manages to achieve legal minimum braking force

Nearside front brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Nearside front tyre worn in centre.

Offside front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

Slight judder from front brakes

Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,298 miles

Slight leak offside front shock absorber.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 96,298 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Slight leak offside front shock absorber.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 82,987 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar link has slight movement in the lower joint

Offside front brake pads worn down to apx 3mm.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 82,987 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link has slight movement in the lower joint

Offside front brake pads worn down to apx 3mm.

Offside front tyre worn inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,181 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 70,181 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,909 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,569 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DG53 YAH is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG53 YAH, 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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DG53 YAH is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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