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YS53 GZN

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,388 mi
Last recorded128,388 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 GZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 128,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 115,199 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 114,903 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 101,736 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 101,636 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 86,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 82,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Spring not sat correctly in cup but not dangerous

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,201 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 79,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,628 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,110 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 74,109 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 72,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 72,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 65,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,637 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 56,637 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 50,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,094 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2009 40,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,514 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 33,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,426 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,006 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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YS53 GZN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YS53 GZN, 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 YS53 GZN registered?

YS53 GZN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 GZN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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