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YG03 YXP

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,401 mi
Last recorded131,401 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 YXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 131,401 miles

Nearside Front FOG LENS HOLED TOO OLD TO TEST

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 120,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower L.S.A REAR BUSH WORN

Offside Front Inner WHEEL RIM HAS 4 WELDED REPAIRS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 117,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP LOOSE

Offside Front WHEEL RIM HAS REPAIRS ON INNER RIM

Fail 3 Jan 2024 117,871 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP LOOSE

Offside Front WHEEL RIM HAS REPAIRS ON INNER RIM

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,291 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn RIM SMALL CRACK . AIR ESCAPING REQ ALLOY WELDING (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 110,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn RIM SMALL CRACK . AIR ESCAPING REQ ALLOY WELDING (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 101,621 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 101,542 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HALOGEN BULBS REQ (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY LOW EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 92,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL CHIPPED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective TAIL BRACKET WELD SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 89,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 89,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring split (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,743 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,044 miles

deepish cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,863 miles

front brake pads low

offside front wishbone bush worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,234 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 74,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front indicators slightly white

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,034 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 8 Jul 2014 70,034 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,842 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,047 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link worn slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,803 miles

both nearside tyres bald on limit

wiper blades split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,067 miles

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,372 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,694 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,299 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,132 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 YXP is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

YG03 YXP is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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