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EX53 YPA

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front link

slight play in rack

Pass 28 Aug 2019 141,553 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2018 132,607 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,592 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 123,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle inner rim surface lock stop rubber is missing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle inner rim surface of alloy lock stop rubber is broken and insecure (2.2.D.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer poor condition (7.1.2)

eml light is displayed also the revs at idle sometimes are too high

rear wiper is split

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 109,464 miles

engine covers and drop links fitted obscuring view

Fail 30 Jun 2016 109,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

engine covers and drop links fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,683 miles

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 104,659 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,842 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 86,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,559 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 81,559 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust box corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,524 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,493 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,678 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,121 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,177 miles

Slight play in offside steering arm.

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 YPA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EX53 YPA, 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 YPA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EX53 YPA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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