MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside inner steering joint play
corrosion to front coil springs and top mounting cup areas
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp aim too far to the right beam deflectors fitted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion hole in top strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front outer wing corroded
Offside Rear clicking noise from handbrake drum when rotated, need investigating
Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing through (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) considerable play in inner track rod ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing through (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) considerable play in inner track rod ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
corrosion to both rear shock absorbers
both rear shock absorbers corroded
corrosion to nearside front upper inner wheel arch by top suspension mount
nearside front outer cv gaiter weeping grease by rear clip
offside rear upper sidelight not working
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (cat) (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT
both rear shock absorbers corroded
corrosion to nearside front upper inner wheel arch by top suspension mount
nearside front outer cv gaiter weeping grease by rear clip
offside rear upper sidelight not working
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YP53 GZV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 YP53 GZV, 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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YP53 GZV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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