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YD03 HSV

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,046 mi
Last recorded132,046 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 HSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 132,046 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 263,884 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 252,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2015 252,509 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2014 244,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2013 237,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 232,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

off side front fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Feb 2012 232,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

off side front fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Mar 2011 131,191 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 131,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 126,009 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 125,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filler cap sealing washer worn

off side Front fog lamp not in good working order (not working)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 116,556 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 100,333 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,263 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,538 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 604,040 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 59,524 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link 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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YD03 HSV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD03 HSV, 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 YD03 HSV registered?

YD03 HSV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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