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YP53 JHY

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

195,199 mi
Last recorded195,199 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 JHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 195,199 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 175,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 157,213 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Oct 2022 138,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 122,793 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread is starting to get low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 110,364 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front slight free play on side to side check.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 103,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,772 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,586 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,071 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,239 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,989 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 41,442 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,442 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,488 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 33,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,526 miles

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

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 JHY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YP53 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

YP53 JHY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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