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YP53 DCX

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,648 mi
Last recorded118,648 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 DCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 118,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 112,933 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 110,943 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 104,044 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,807 miles

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

General corrosion on under side of vehicle

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Plastic trims fitted over sills not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,052 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,112 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,069 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 85,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,448 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,717 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,787 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 70,787 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,705 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,705 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,185 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,008 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,697 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 38,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,814 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,791 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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YP53 DCX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP53 DCX, 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 YP53 DCX registered?

YP53 DCX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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