CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG03 YXS

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,755 mi
Last recorded79,755 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 79,755 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 77,514 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 77,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 76,710 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2014 76,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but no leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,374 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 64,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,703 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, o/s/r coil spring corroded, Slight play in o/s/f steering rack, Slight chip in front screen, Plastic covers over outer sills.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,973 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Slight play in o/s/f steering rack, o/s/r coil spring corroded, Rear exhaust corroded, Slight chips in front scree, Plastic covers over outer sills.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,894 miles

Adv, Exhaust and brackets corroded, Full brake inspection, Slight front brakes warped, Slight play in o/s/f steering rack, Chips in front screen, Plastic covers over outer sills.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 48,839 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Adv, Full brake inspection, Slight front brake warp, Exhaust corroded, Slight play in o/s/f steering rack, Chips in front screen, Plastic covers over outer sills.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,423 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Front brakes slight ly warped, Rear tyres slightly out of shape, Exhaust corroded, Slight play in o/s/f steering rack, Plastic covers over outer sills, Chips in front screen.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,190 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,141 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 34,135 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG03 YXS is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG03 YXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG03 YXS?

You can check the full history of YG03 YXS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG03 YXS registered?

YG03 YXS is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is YG03 YXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 YXS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG03 YXS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG03 YXS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.