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YP53 GZV

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

238,629 mi
Last recorded238,629 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 238,629 miles

Nearside inner steering joint play

corrosion to front coil springs and top mounting cup areas

Fail 12 Nov 2024 238,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 229,176 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 229,176 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 218,022 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 218,020 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 204,283 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 204,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 192,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 192,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 168,228 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 168,228 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2018 157,584 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 147,833 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 147,832 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2016 138,090 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 126,734 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 126,733 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2014 117,425 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2014 117,391 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2013 107,980 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 107,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 97,114 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 85,872 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 85,872 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2010 75,937 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 75,934 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2009 65,710 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 65,709 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2008 54,052 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 42,039 miles

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?

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 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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