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YH53 EPY

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

163,877 mi
Last recorded163,877 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 EPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 163,877 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 155,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 145,334 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 145,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 139,977 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt frayed

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2015 137,480 miles

Both lock stops worn

OSF outer cv boot weeping

Fail 9 Feb 2015 137,480 miles

Both lock stops worn

OSF outer cv boot weeping

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 133,556 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 133,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 131,216 miles

air bag warning lamp on

rear exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate

slight diesel residue around fuel tank

Fail 7 Nov 2012 131,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

air bag warning lamp on

rear exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate

slight diesel residue around fuel tank

Pass 3 Nov 2011 121,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 121,664 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 114,470 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 114,455 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 102,339 miles

nearside door mirror glas obscure

Pass 31 Oct 2008 92,517 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 92,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 81,440 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)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 81,440 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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 8 Nov 2006 67,581 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 67,576 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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YH53 EPY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YH53 EPY, 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 YH53 EPY registered?

YH53 EPY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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