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YR53 GYZ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

212,744 mi
Last recorded212,744 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 212,744 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 205,130 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 205,130 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 193,410 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 174,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 152,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 151,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 151,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 117,889 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 117,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 108,348 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 12 Nov 2013 108,348 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 98,964 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,818 miles

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

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,357 miles

all tyres worn edges

Fail 8 Sep 2009 68,357 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

all tyres worn edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,229 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 57,229 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,342 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 46,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,379 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 GYZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GYZ, 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 GYZ registered?

YR53 GYZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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