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YB53 ZYD

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

181,191 mi
Last recorded181,191 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ZYD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 181,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 176,456 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 167,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 159,345 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 157,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 157,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 155,658 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 151,108 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 151,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 145,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 139,224 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 139,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 132,455 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 124,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 117,100 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,928 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 100,329 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,329 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,193 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,213 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,124 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 64,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,259 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 44,252 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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YB53 ZYD is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB53 ZYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB53 ZYD is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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