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YC53 JZL

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,342 mi
Last recorded83,342 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 83,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,025 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,192 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,617 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 77,814 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,768 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,397 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,270 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 70,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative wiper blade missing and has hid lamps fitted (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,918 miles

Nearside Front steering inner tie rod joint has play

Offside Front steering inner tie rod joint has play

Fail 6 Nov 2015 67,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering inner tie rod joint has play

Offside Front steering inner tie rod joint has play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,701 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,422 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 61,304 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 May 2012 57,878 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 57,878 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,632 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 50,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 42,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,655 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 40,705 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,739 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,805 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 24,403 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,403 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 JZL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

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

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