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YL03 UHT

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,886 mi
Last recorded169,886 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 UHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 169,886 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 165,199 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear swelling under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 158,826 miles

engine covers fitted

sills covered

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 158,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted

sills covered

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 154,571 miles

Outer sills covered

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 154,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 148,736 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 137,661 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 137,196 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 125,773 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 125,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 115,919 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,991 miles

both front inner wuishbone bushes worn no excess movement at this time

exhaust brakets corroded

front pads gretting down

plastic side sills +engine covers +under trays

some wear on inner shelds no tyre rubbing at this time

windsreen chipped

Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,464 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine covers +under trays

front discs worn +front pads getting down

front tyres rubbing on inner wheel arches covers

windsreen chipped

Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,442 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 78,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 78,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,949 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,356 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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YL03 UHT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YL03 UHT, 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 YL03 UHT registered?

YL03 UHT is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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