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YJ53 CGV

2003 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,242 mi
Last recorded148,242 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 CGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 148,242 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both have condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 148,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 147,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 147,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 146,120 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 143,875 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 141,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 137,467 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 127,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 120,482 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,293 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 149,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 144,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 138,593 miles

NSR and OSR tyres showing signs of ageing. ALSO getting close to limit

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

osf tyre has cut in outer side wall . not deep enough to expose chords

Fail 14 Jun 2013 138,587 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

NSR and OSR tyres showing signs of ageing. ALSO getting close to limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osf tyre has cut in outer side wall . not deep enough to expose chords

Pass 18 Jun 2012 131,301 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 120,296 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 111,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 101,805 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 93,192 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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YJ53 CGV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJ53 CGV, 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 YJ53 CGV registered?

YJ53 CGV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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