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YG53 WFW

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,106 mi
Last recorded120,106 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,106 miles

Both front suspension dampers weeping oil.

Engine management malfunction warning lamp is on.

Front and rear brake pads are all getting low.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

STRONG ADVISE; Both front suspension wishbone front bushes are worn and soft.

STRONG ADVISE; Both front tyre treads worn almost to limit.

STRONG ADVISE; Play in steering nearside inner track rod joint.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 120,106 miles

Both front suspension dampers weeping oil.

Engine management malfunction warning lamp is on.

Front and rear brake pads are all getting low.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

STRONG ADVISE; Both front suspension wishbone front bushes are worn and soft.

STRONG ADVISE; Both front tyre treads worn almost to limit.

STRONG ADVISE; Play in steering nearside inner track rod joint.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat Nav/Phone mount. (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,144 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 115,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 108,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 104,111 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 96,173 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in handbrake lever.

wipers smeary

Fail 15 Oct 2012 87,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in handbrake lever.

wipers smeary

Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,116 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,995 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,699 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,864 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 46,853 miles

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

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

engine oil dipstick broken

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,625 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 37,625 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YG53 WFW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG53 WFW, 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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YG53 WFW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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