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YC53 JCV

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,519 mi
Last recorded87,519 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 87,519 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 87,510 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,183 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,892 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 82,892 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,739 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,103 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,068 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 76,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,771 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,854 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 65,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,577 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,781 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,189 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 39,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre starting to crack up

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,897 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 30,897 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre has a cut to the side wall.

O/S/F tyre inner edge wearing slightly.

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

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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YC53 JCV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YC53 JCV, 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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What year was YC53 JCV registered?

YC53 JCV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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