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YF03 OTC

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,584 mi
Last recorded153,584 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 OTC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 153,584 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 153,584 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 143,614 miles

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

em light on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 133,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 122,280 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 122,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,960 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 91,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,258 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 81,258 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,530 miles

o/s steering rack arm has slight play in the joint

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 25,816 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 OTC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF03 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

YF03 OTC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YF03 OTC safe to buy?

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