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YA53 ZWX

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

181,201 mi
Last recorded181,201 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 181,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 177,422 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 175,055 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 171,856 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 168,623 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 168,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits limit 0.97 - 1.03 reading 0.812 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits limit 0.20% reading 7.57% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits limit 0.30% reading 8.43% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits limit 200ppm reading 306ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading 32kg of effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 165,940 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 163,598 miles

front headlight wipers removed

Pass 22 Nov 2018 159,914 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 155,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front headlamp wipers removed

Pass 11 Jan 2017 151,145 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 150,764 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 146,243 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 143,248 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 143,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 135,483 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 124,444 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 113,961 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 102,803 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,485 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 73,151 miles

Top engine mount starting to split

Fail 23 Aug 2007 73,146 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Top engine mount starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2006 61,294 miles

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

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

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 ZWX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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