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YA53 HLK

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,225 mi
Last recorded158,225 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 HLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 158,225 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 148,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 138,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 124,400 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 110,795 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 102,542 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 102,542 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,681 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,681 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,923 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,978 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,591 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 54,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,259 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,287 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,467 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 36,465 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 30,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,513 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 23,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,329 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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YA53 HLK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YA53 HLK, 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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YA53 HLK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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