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YC03 XVE

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

95,113 mi
Last recorded95,113 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 XVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 95,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,419 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 91,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,051 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 87,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,299 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm foremost bush worn

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

front brake pads appear low

fuel cap washer deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Jun 2016 82,238 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split down to the cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm foremost bush worn

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

front brake pads appear low

fuel cap washer deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,331 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged no cords showing

slight noise from offside rear suspension

Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged no cords showing

slight noise from offside rear suspension

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,291 miles

nearside rear tuyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 68,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tuyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,568 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 61,565 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,549 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 55,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,426 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 46,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 38,192 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 38,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 28,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut on nearside front sidewall of tyre

cut on offside front sidewall of tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,987 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 18,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,082 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,475 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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YC03 XVE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YC03 XVE, 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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YC03 XVE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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