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YG03 TWU

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

49,852 mi
Last recorded49,852 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 TWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 49,852 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 49,850 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 43,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 39,820 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 39,820 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 38,922 miles

handbrake is getting ready for adjusting

Pass 10 May 2022 38,105 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 38,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked in wall cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 37,093 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 36,348 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 36,347 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 35,286 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 35,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,533 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,890 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 27,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 26,201 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 26,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine managment light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,895 miles

exahust middle section brackett corroded exahust system still fully supported

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,679 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 18,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,626 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,037 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,849 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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YG03 TWU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YG03 TWU, 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 YG03 TWU registered?

YG03 TWU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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