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YR53 GZT

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,586 mi
Last recorded199,586 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 199,586 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 199,581 miles

Brake performance not tested Front tyre punched (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both tyres (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front weel rim bent

Offside Front Door sharpe edges

Pass 14 Aug 2020 184,801 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LINK ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY / LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

HANDBRAKE LEVER COMES UP LONG WAY BUT HANDBRAKE STILL OPERATES OK / NO LOCK BUT ENOUGH EFFECIENCY TO PASS

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR "D" BUSHES

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 157,175 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 151,794 miles

Play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 28 Apr 2017 145,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to inner wheel arch

Pass 30 Apr 2016 138,888 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2015 125,754 miles

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,548 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

rear tyres wearing on inside edges - close to legal limit

Pass 10 May 2012 90,543 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 90,543 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 79,793 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 79,793 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 68,870 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 59,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 59,437 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 46,682 miles

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

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

both f/tyres right on legal limit(VERY MARGINAL PASSES)

front & rear brake discs deteriated

wiper blades not very effective

Pass 4 May 2007 40,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2007 40,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 28,593 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 GZT is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZT, 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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YR53 GZT is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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