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YR53 GZX

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,921 mi
Last recorded136,921 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 136,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 135,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 131,192 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 129,150 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 129,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,302 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 120,300 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,093 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

front brake hoses perishing especially nearside

front discs worn

nearside front indicator fading

offside front wishbone front bush seperating

rear silencer outer layer corroding

slight nearside rear brake judder

upper engine stabilizer bush splitting

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Jan 2013 109,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

front brake hoses perishing especially nearside

front discs worn

nearside front indicator fading

offside front wishbone front bush seperating

rear silencer outer layer corroding

slight nearside rear brake judder

upper engine stabilizer bush splitting

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Jan 2012 97,241 miles

front brake discs worn

heavy perishing to fuel cap seal - recommend replace

perishing to front brake hoses

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 85,876 miles

fuel filler cap seal cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2011 85,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler cap seal cracking

n/s/f wishbone front bush splitting - recommend replace

Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,086 miles

front wishbones front bushes spliting - recommend replace within next 6 months

wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,799 miles

both front wishbones front bushes spliting

wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,576 miles

front wishbones front bushes deteriorating

slight offside rear wheel bearing noise

very slight steering rack play

Fail 17 Dec 2007 50,574 miles

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

front wishbones front bushes deteriorating

slight offside rear wheel bearing noise

very slight steering rack play

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,264 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 GZX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

YR53 GZX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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