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YM03 XXK

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,422 mi
Last recorded152,422 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 XXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 152,422 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 153,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 145,203 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 145,201 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 141,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 134,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 122,336 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 122,336 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,659 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,360 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perrishing

o/s wiper rubber split still clearing screen

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 3 Mar 2015 112,360 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perrishing

o/s wiper rubber split still clearing screen

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 106,313 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 98,313 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and one of the brakets has brocken off but exhaust is still supported ok

rear fuel cap perished

Fail 26 Feb 2013 98,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box corroded and one of the brakets has brocken off but exhaust is still supported ok

rear fuel cap perished

Fail 1 Mar 2012 90,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre no coards showing

fuel cap seal perrishing

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,834 miles

fuel cap seal perrishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre no coards showing

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,857 miles

eml light on

nearside front wheel inner rim dented

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

nearside front wheel inner rim dented

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2010 71,965 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 71,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,239 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,716 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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YM03 XXK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM03 XXK, 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 YM03 XXK registered?

YM03 XXK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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