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YB03 ZMZ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,807 mi
Last recorded123,807 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 ZMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 121,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 118,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 114,620 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,343 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 112,052 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lettering faded (0.1 (b))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 Sep 2020 112,045 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lettering faded (0.1 (b))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting whole tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Apr 2019 110,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advanced discolouration (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded characters (0.1 (b))

tow bar bracket and fixings heavily corroded

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Apr 2019 110,310 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advanced discolouration (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded characters (0.1 (b))

tow bar bracket and fixings heavily corroded

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 20 Mar 2019 110,064 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch sharp metal (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2018 102,095 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 102,095 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,960 miles

Both front brake hoses are cracking

Both rear indicators are fading

Handbrake travel

Nearside front tyre has a cut outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 31 May 2016 90,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40R18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,140 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs pitted on inner

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust bracket broken, but system secure

slight fluctuation from front brakes

Fail 2 Jul 2015 85,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs pitted on inner

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust bracket broken, but system secure

slight fluctuation from front brakes

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,686 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 78,679 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 70,062 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,119 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate is cracked.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is slightly damaged.

rear exhaust braket is broken.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 66,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate is cracked.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is slightly damaged.

rear exhaust braket is broken.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,610 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust has bracket detacted

Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,610 miles

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

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust has bracket detacted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,113 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,712 miles

front tyres rubbing on inner wings/advised customer on note on vt40 form

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,324 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,562 miles

both wishbone front bushes starting to split

off side front and rear and near side front tyre outer side walls have cuts

play in both front steering arms

rear pads worn low approx 2/3'000 miles

Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,884 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 34,884 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 ZMZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZMZ, 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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YB03 ZMZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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