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YB52 OUL

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,997 mi
Last recorded159,997 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 OUL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 159,997 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 159,997 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 149,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 149,518 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 137,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres catching arch liner slightly on full lock

exhaust back box pipe cracked

fuel filter corroded

osf fog lamp in/op

Fail 2 Jul 2014 137,085 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box pipe cracked

fuel filter corroded

osf fog lamp in/op

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres catching arch liner slightly on full lock

Pass 11 Jun 2013 127,022 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,309 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 114,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 101,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,901 miles

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

Offside front lower antiroll bar link gaiter split

Pass 27 Jun 2009 73,673 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,335 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 45,638 miles

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

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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YB52 OUL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB52 OUL, 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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YB52 OUL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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