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YR53 OKD

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

154,782 mi
Last recorded154,782 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 154,782 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 152,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 149,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (Cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (Cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 145,884 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 145,884 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 141,591 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 137,785 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 134,410 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 130,909 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 126,162 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 117,889 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 108,766 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 108,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2015 100,930 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 100,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 83,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,250 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,101 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,281 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 42,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,498 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 38,466 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,845 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,788 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 28,743 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OKD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 OKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR53 OKD registered?

YR53 OKD is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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