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YF03 ETD

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

191,674 mi
Last recorded191,674 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ETD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 191,674 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 191,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 187,772 miles

Front Inner discs pitted and scored both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pads wearing thin both sides

Fail 1 Oct 2020 187,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner discs pitted and scored both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pads wearing thin both sides

Pass 25 Apr 2019 178,484 miles

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 26 Apr 2018 170,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 163,279 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 163,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 158,238 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 158,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 152,531 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 152,531 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 144,888 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 144,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 137,474 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 124,820 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 124,820 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 110,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 97,163 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 97,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2009 84,967 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 84,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 67,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 54,795 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2006 46,024 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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YF03 ETD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YF03 ETD, 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 YF03 ETD registered?

YF03 ETD is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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