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YJ03 ESS

2003 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,618 mi
Last recorded149,618 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ESS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 149,618 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 146,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 140,836 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 138,085 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 122,048 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 119,795 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 119,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both steering lock stops starting to wear.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Starter stuck once.

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 113,395 miles

Advise N/S screen blade smearing.

Back box rear hanger corroded and snapped in half, just holding on to back box.

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

O/S/F and N/S/F flexi pipes starting to crack.

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 106,782 miles

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

Engine top mount split.

Grease on O/S/F outer C.V boot but no signs of a split.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear centre exhaust hanger corroded and thin.

Rear exhaust rubber splitting.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 100,552 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 100,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

n/s/f parking bulb in-op

Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,698 miles

Both front discs corroding.

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front No. plate starting to delaminate.

N/S/F tyre has a chunk out of the outer side wall not exposing the ply cords.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has cut in inner sidewall not exposing cords

sidewall of n/s/f tyre slightly worn

slight cracks in fuel cap seal

Fail 23 Jul 2010 86,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f bottom arm rear bush has slight split not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/r brake disc excessivly corroded

o/s/r tyre has cut in inner sidewall not exposing cords

sidewall of n/s/f tyre slightly worn

slight cracks in fuel cap seal

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,595 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,941 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,917 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,195 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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YJ03 ESS is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ03 ESS, 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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YJ03 ESS is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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