MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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))
Play in n/s/f lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Slight corrosion to inner wheel arch
Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit
rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play
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
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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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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