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YB53 ULR

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

216,427 mi
Last recorded216,427 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ULR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 216,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 205,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component res (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 191,633 miles

Nearside Front split in rear wishbone joint

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 191,633 miles

Nearside Front split in rear wishbone joint

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 176,561 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 176,561 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n s r tyre worn unevenly on approx 2mm.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 162,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 146,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 132,558 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 132,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 128,433 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 123,086 miles

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

small cut on the inner side wall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2010 123,086 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

small cut on the inner side wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 115,801 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 115,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 108,626 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 104,538 miles

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

handbrake lever high travel

uneven tickover on idle

Fail 13 Dec 2007 104,538 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever high travel

uneven tickover on idle

Pass 8 Dec 2006 91,851 miles

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

brake fluid reservoir slightly low

rear exhaust mounts rusty/weak

Fail 5 Dec 2006 91,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

brake fluid reservoir slightly low

rear exhaust mounts rusty/weak

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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YB53 ULR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YB53 ULR, 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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YB53 ULR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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