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YP03 SBU

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,911 mi
Last recorded99,911 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,767 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 85,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,385 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 78,935 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 73,562 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 67,289 miles

engine oil leak

play in o/s/f steering rack borderline

Pass 21 May 2010 61,202 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 56,821 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 51,340 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,197 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 45,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 39,054 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 SBU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YP03 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

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

Is YP03 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 SBU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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