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YP53 ZYX

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,068 mi
Last recorded195,068 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZYX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 195,068 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/worn bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake lever coming up high

Fail 23 Sep 2023 194,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged cv joint ring cracked/damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/worn bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake lever coming up high

Pass 29 Sep 2022 183,495 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

center box outer skin

Fail 28 Sep 2022 183,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

center box outer skin

Pass 9 Sep 2021 168,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 161,146 miles

Central silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 153,711 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes starting to perish, no significant movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 142,648 miles

brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 4 Sep 2017 134,653 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f + n/s/f ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens has condensation on the inside, slightly distorting beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm out of shape on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 122,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 122,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 113,332 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,786 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,501 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 83,499 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,447 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 53,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,958 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 38,955 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,875 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 12,531 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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YP53 ZYX is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP53 ZYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP53 ZYX registered?

YP53 ZYX is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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