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SN03 YVY

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,182 mi
Last recorded212,182 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 YVY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 212,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 206,419 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 204,828 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 204,824 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 201,674 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes or bar slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 193,466 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 193,444 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) O/S/F INNER TRACKROD JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 176,911 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 153,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV BRACKET ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 153,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FORWARD WISH/BONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV BRACKET ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 143,765 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 20 Nov 2014 116,478 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 86,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,427 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,502 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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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SN03 YVY is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN03 YVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN03 YVY is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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