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DG53 YBL

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,457 mi
Last recorded133,457 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 133,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 133,451 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 131,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 131,347 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 25,570 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 122,794 miles

Drivers side check strap broken

Fail 7 Nov 2019 122,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drivers side check strap broken

Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,258 miles

Check strap broken

Nsf rack end has slight play

Os number plate light in op

Pass 30 Oct 2017 119,144 miles

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

osr upper sidelight in operative

Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,787 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 11 Aug 2015 112,572 miles

both front tyres worn low in tread

front brake pads worn thin

o.s.r tyre worn low in tread

under trays fitted obscuring underside inspection

Fail 11 Aug 2015 112,572 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn low in tread

front brake pads worn thin

o.s.r tyre worn low in tread

under trays fitted obscuring underside inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nsf and Osf tyres worn on inner tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 105,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 100,890 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 100,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 96,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,518 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 92,503 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 84,317 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 84,317 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,093 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,990 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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DG53 YBL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DG53 YBL, 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 YBL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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