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YR53 GZZ

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,144 mi
Last recorded118,144 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 118,144 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 118,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 114,819 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 109,150 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Secured with tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in steps on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 109,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Abs sensor wiring insecure.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Secured with tape. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in steps on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 102,355 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 102,355 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,133 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 92,133 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT AND OFFSIDE REAR SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL STUDS MISSING FROM ALL 4 WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2.8MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,934 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 83,934 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,989 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 73,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,050 miles

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 23 Mar 2017 50,866 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2016 49,705 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,528 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,722 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,065 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 46,065 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,593 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,583 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 35,583 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,251 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,808 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,365 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 GZZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

YR53 GZZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YR53 GZZ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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