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YP53 UFW

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,699 mi
Last recorded144,699 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 144,699 miles

Front Wheels damaged both sides

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 144,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheels damaged both sides

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 132,232 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 132,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 119,788 miles

Nearside Front tyre, sidewalls worn.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,346 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre, sidewalls worn.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 119,346 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre, sidewalls worn.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 96,026 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 96,026 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,792 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 81,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,440 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 46,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,688 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 41,688 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,638 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,362 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 UFW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

YP53 UFW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 UFW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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