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YG03 WVB

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,895 mi
Last recorded176,895 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 WVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 176,895 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 173,320 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 167,200 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 161,218 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 156,230 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 152,196 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 146,492 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 139,434 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Aug 2011 127,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 127,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 96,346 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 96,297 miles

steering rack has slight play

Fail 15 May 2008 96,262 miles

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 May 2008 96,262 miles

steering rack has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2007 84,343 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 84,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,893 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)

steering rack has slight play nearside and offside

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 WVB 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 82.4%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

YG03 WVB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YG03 WVB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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