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YR53 ECE

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,294 mi
Last recorded67,294 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 ECE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 67,294 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 67,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 67,199 miles

Front front o/s and n/s strut and coil springs in a rusty condition

Pass 4 Sep 2024 65,200 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 63,074 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner front wish bone bushes getting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking gases ADVISE REPLACE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 63,074 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner front wish bone bushes getting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking gases ADVISE REPLACE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,938 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 59,938 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 56,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on wear markers change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY GOING OUT SHAPE AND CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

SILLS LORR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL OK BUT DRY GOING RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,835 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 48,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broke (1.6 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,558 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 to 3mm approx and been hot binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 41,558 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 to 3mm approx and been hot binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 34,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,336 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,441 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,349 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,506 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,990 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,963 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,043 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 8,904 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,852 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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YR53 ECE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YR53 ECE, 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 YR53 ECE registered?

YR53 ECE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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