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YC53 PMF

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

207,612 mi
Last recorded207,612 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 PMF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 207,612 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 207,554 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 172,066 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 166,445 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,336 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 140,678 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 130,387 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 123,235 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 113,960 miles

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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YC53 PMF is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YC53 PMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC53 PMF?

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What year was YC53 PMF registered?

YC53 PMF is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YC53 PMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 PMF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC53 PMF have outstanding finance?

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