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YE03 HZX

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,541 mi
Last recorded131,541 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 HZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 131,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Offside bracket broken (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

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

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 18 Sep 2015 131,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Offside bracket broken (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

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

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 25 Sep 2014 123,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres tread low inner edges 225s45s17

front number plate poor condition

n/s/r upper sidelight not working

rear silencer mount broken and slight exhaust blow

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 19 Sep 2013 118,743 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 16 Sep 2013 118,743 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside rear upper side light inop

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Sep 2012 112,808 miles

offside rear upper side light inop

Fail 18 Sep 2012 112,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear upper side light inop

Pass 22 Sep 2011 107,688 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear top side light inop

rear brake discs badly corroded and scored

Fail 21 Sep 2011 107,688 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

offside rear top side light inop

rear brake discs badly corroded and scored

Pass 14 Sep 2010 101,276 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 101,276 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 94,034 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 94,034 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 85,965 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

N/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but no chords showing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 79,077 miles

N/s/r tyre has 2 cuts in wall (no ply exposed at present). Unable to test o/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 71,494 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 71,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YE03 HZX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YE03 HZX, 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 YE03 HZX registered?

YE03 HZX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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