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YJ53 EKT

2003 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

217,177 mi
Last recorded217,177 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2022 217,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 217,160 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 217,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 217,140 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 217,138 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 216,955 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 216,955 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 216,442 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 216,442 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 216,265 miles

Centre seat belt disconnected

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

Fail 25 May 2016 216,265 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre seat belt disconnected

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 216,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine management light on

system showing air bag service required

Pass 15 Oct 2013 214,500 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)

exhaust corroded rear

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 10 Oct 2012 213,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 212,718 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 212,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 210,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 200,853 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Oct 2008 183,574 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

handbrake warning light flikering

Pass 8 Oct 2008 183,574 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)

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

handbrake warning light flikering

Pass 25 Sep 2007 168,162 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 168,155 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 151,453 miles

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

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

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 EKT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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