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YR53 GYO

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

113,178 mi
Last recorded113,178 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GYO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 113,178 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 107,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2025 107,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,891 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 101,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 97,058 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 97,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,415 miles

Front Brake pads getting low, about 4 mm remaining

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2022 93,412 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pads getting low, about 4 mm remaining

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2020 91,407 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,018 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,108 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,717 miles

hand brake lever travels to top limit

Fail 7 Jul 2017 80,717 miles

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

hand brake lever travels to top limit

Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,470 miles

both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,470 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,178 miles

fuel tank flap loose

Fail 29 Jun 2015 67,178 miles

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

fuel tank flap loose

Pass 5 Jul 2014 54,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 54,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,232 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 48,219 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,174 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,027 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,807 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 38,803 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,568 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 33,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,349 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,985 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 GYO is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YR53 GYO, 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 GYO registered?

YR53 GYO is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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