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YS03 CHC

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

273,551 mi
Last recorded273,551 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 CHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2024 273,551 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT.(BOLT IN TYPE.) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR D BUSHES WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ALL TYRES LOW ON PRESSURE.

AUXILIARY BELT PERISHING & CRACKING.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

NO ACCESS TO LUGGAGE SPACE SEAT BELTS.

NOISE FROM ENGINE BAY,ADVISE FUTHER INVESTIGATION.(URGENT!)

Nearside Front NSF FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR TYRE CUT ON INNER SIDE WALL,CLOSE TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted OSF OUTER BEAD RIM SLIGHTLY BENT. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front STEERING RACK INNER BUSHING HAS MOVEMENT .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear BOTH REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

VARIOUS RUST UNDER VEHICLE & GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING & CRACKING BUT DON'T APPEAR TO HAVE ANY MOVEMENT.

Pass 16 Oct 2023 267,510 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 267,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 259,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 259,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 254,004 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 254,004 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 250,021 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 250,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 243,624 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 243,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 235,760 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 235,760 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected offside & nearside (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing front & rear offside & nearside (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Apr 2018 235,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 220,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 205,435 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 191,231 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2014 178,498 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 101,185 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 85,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 72,430 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,090 miles

damage to o/s/r wing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,452 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,452 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 39,806 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 29,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,489 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,094 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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YS03 CHC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS03 CHC, 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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YS03 CHC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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