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DY53 YZT

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,186 mi
Last recorded199,186 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 199,186 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak nsf

handbrake system req attention

handbrake travel on limit

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 199,160 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak nsf

handbrake system req attention

handbrake travel on limit

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 182,422 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osf slow action, 24% imballance (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr osr tyres worn on inside edges, on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 181,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr osr tyres worn on inside edges, on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 172,972 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 169,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 150,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 140,214 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 131,594 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 131,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 121,745 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 108,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 102,416 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 68,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DY53 YZT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY53 YZT, 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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DY53 YZT is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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