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EX53 YOV

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

271,546 mi
Last recorded271,546 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 271,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 271,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2023 268,193 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 260,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 260,292 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 252,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 245,451 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 245,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 236,858 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 236,856 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 220,796 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 220,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 208,155 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 208,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 194,515 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 194,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 190,022 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens on (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

service light displayed

Fail 12 Oct 2015 190,021 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens on (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

service light displayed

Pass 15 Oct 2014 186,157 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 181,010 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 181,006 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 175,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 159,707 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 159,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 137,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 110,009 miles

front pads and discs wearing thin

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear exhaust braket weak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 101,107 miles

O/S/F Suspension arm front bush seperating

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mounting very weak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,612 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,112 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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EX53 YOV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EX53 YOV, 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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EX53 YOV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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