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YHZ 1016

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,842 mi
Last recorded162,842 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHZ 1016
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 162,842 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 149,760 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 149,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2024 143,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 129,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 123,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 123,868 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough n/s/f strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear centre (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 122,913 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 122,913 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 121,688 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 115,304 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 115,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 110,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 110,769 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,904 miles

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

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 104,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 98,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,828 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,837 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,834 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,834 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,802 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 66,802 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,115 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 52,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,294 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,688 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 43,685 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,264 miles

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

slight wear offside steering rack end

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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YHZ 1016 is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YHZ 1016, 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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YHZ 1016 is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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