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YB03 ZMY

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,540 mi
Last recorded120,540 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 ZMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 120,540 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 120,540 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2025 115,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear door trim lose and hanging

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside side mirror held on by tape[very lose}

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 115,101 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear door trim lose and hanging

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside side mirror held on by tape[very lose}

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 99,158 miles

all four indicator bulbs showing white light

Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 89,260 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 88,120 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 88,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,208 miles

Offside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,896 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,595 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,509 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,479 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,329 miles

off side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,805 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,749 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 47,749 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,202 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES INNER AND OUTER WALL CRACKING.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,488 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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YB03 ZMY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YB03 ZMY, 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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What year was YB03 ZMY registered?

YB03 ZMY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 ZMY shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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