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YA53 ZRY

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,995 mi
Last recorded99,995 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZRY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 99,995 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 96,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,424 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 94,424 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 91,868 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective as water ingress distorting beam(dried out) also alignment adjuster on max just within limits (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 83,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 83,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward verticle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 75,903 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,292 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,373 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,505 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,924 miles

both rear tyre side wall perished and starting to split

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,356 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,325 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,384 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,681 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 26,676 miles

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

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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YA53 ZRY is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA53 ZRY, 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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What year was YA53 ZRY registered?

YA53 ZRY is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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