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YD03 HTY

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,602 mi
Last recorded162,602 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 HTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 162,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 158,796 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 182,185 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 May 2020 182,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering stops worn to excess

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 176,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 176,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 167,791 miles

Central Front EXHAUST MOUNTING ADRIFT

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 159,188 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 148,437 miles

N/S RACK END PLAY

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 148,428 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING ADRIFT (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S RACK END PLAY

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 136,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 136,135 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 125,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 120,723 miles

slight nearside steering rod play

slight perishing to both front suspension top mounts

very slight offside steering rack/rod play

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Feb 2013 120,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wishbones rear bushes seperating

slight nearside steering rod play

slight perishing to both front suspension top mounts

very slight offside steering rack/rod play

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Feb 2012 116,361 miles

slight front tyre edge wear

slight steering rack/rod play

slight wear to o/s/r trailing arm front bush

some wear to front wishbones inner bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2011 110,712 miles

some nearside steering rod play

some perishing/cracking to front brake hoses

Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,939 miles

slight blow/rattle to exhaust front pipe flexi joint

some outer edge wear to both rear tyres

some perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 25 Feb 2009 99,072 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi joint cracked and slight blow

slight perishing to front brake hoses

slight steering rod play

Pass 27 Feb 2008 92,769 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi joint starting to split - very slight blow

slight o/s + n/s steering rod play

slight perishing to front brake flexi hoses

Pass 2 Mar 2007 86,948 miles

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

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

engine stabilizer bush splitting.

offside front wishbone front bush splitting.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 HTY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YD03 HTY, 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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YD03 HTY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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