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GK03 YPY

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,218 mi
Last recorded78,218 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 YPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,218 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 78,218 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 76,844 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 76,844 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,472 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 75,470 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,258 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 74,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,830 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,401 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 67,401 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,239 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,869 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,770 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,605 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,587 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,141 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge getting low

Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,643 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 30,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

fuel tank cap seal starting to perish

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,753 miles

fuel tank cap seal starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,469 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,592 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,285 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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GK03 YPY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GK03 YPY, 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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GK03 YPY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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