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YH03 FYW

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,891 mi
Last recorded169,891 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 169,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 161,970 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 156,445 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 152,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 139,005 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 126,043 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 126,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 113,734 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,656 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,833 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,893 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked due to car seats

Fail 4 Mar 2010 70,849 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

rear seat belts not checked due to car seats

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,125 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,518 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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YH03 FYW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH03 FYW, 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 YH03 FYW registered?

YH03 FYW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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