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YC53 JLD

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,279 mi
Last recorded102,279 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,279 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 98,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cut.

Fail 7 Dec 2017 98,732 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cut.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 91,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,968 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,280 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,359 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,278 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,729 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 58,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,811 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,559 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 50,558 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,765 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,618 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 24,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,393 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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YC53 JLD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YC53 JLD, 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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YC53 JLD is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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