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YR03 EUE

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,448 mi
Last recorded170,448 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 EUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 170,448 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 159,288 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 148,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2014 135,712 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2013 130,167 miles

lower engine torque mounting bush worn to excess

rear seat belts not fully tested child seats fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2012 124,876 miles

2 x rear child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 19 Nov 2012 124,876 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

2 x rear child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

strong advisory that the offside front flexi brake hose is slighlty twisted

Pass 16 Nov 2011 118,468 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 208,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 208,938 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 188,981 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 165,329 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 140,202 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 139,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 118,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 118,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 88,006 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 71,657 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YR03 EUE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR03 EUE, 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 YR03 EUE registered?

YR03 EUE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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