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YP03 ELX

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,950 mi
Last recorded113,950 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 ELX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 113,950 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated *2 (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f a /o/s/r tyres cut no cord showing

Fail 15 Dec 2016 113,949 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated *2 (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f a /o/s/r tyres cut no cord showing

Pass 21 Dec 2015 106,949 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 106,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 99,024 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 99,024 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 91,641 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 91,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 83,880 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 83,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake imbalance 61% right-hand slow on.

Right-hand parking brake snatches & squeals.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,275 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.(OSR)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 79,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.(OSR)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,308 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,754 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,457 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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YP03 ELX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YP03 ELX, 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 YP03 ELX registered?

YP03 ELX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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