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YD03 JWE

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

179,729 mi
Last recorded179,729 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 JWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 179,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked tread

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

handbrake requires adjustment

warning lamps on dash

Fail 13 Sep 2016 179,718 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked tread

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

handbrake requires adjustment

warning lamps on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2015 178,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake requires adjustment

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 171,133 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 171,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 160,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management w.light on.

Exhaust centre mountings corroded away from pipe.Other mtgs.adequately supporting system at present.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 160,766 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management w.light on.

Exhaust centre mountings corroded away from pipe.Other mtgs.adequately supporting system at present.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 150,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine k light staying on

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 150,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine k light staying on

front brake pads low

Fail 6 Sep 2011 137,814 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine k light staying on

head lamp washers falling apart.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 137,814 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine k light staying on

head lamp washers falling apart.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 130,698 miles

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

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

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

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

engine k light staying on

front brake discs in poor condition

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2010 130,698 miles

engine k light staying on

front brake discs in poor condition

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2009 125,815 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 125,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 115,098 miles

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

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

fuel flap brocken

off side rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 19 Aug 2008 115,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel flap brocken

off side rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 14 Sep 2007 98,099 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 78,070 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,070 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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YD03 JWE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JWE, 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 JWE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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