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YJ53 EMK

2003 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

133,207 mi
Last recorded133,207 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 133,207 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 132,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 132,110 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 130,762 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 129,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 128,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 125,847 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 125,847 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 124,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,395 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 120,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 118,844 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 115,860 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 112,968 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 109,770 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 106,975 miles

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

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

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

near side and off side rear brake discs wearing

Pass 19 Sep 2009 99,904 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 92,179 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 83,217 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,103 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 EMK 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 95%.

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 EMK, 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 EMK registered?

YJ53 EMK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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