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YS53 UZU

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,498 mi
Last recorded136,498 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 136,498 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 136,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Down to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 129,213 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 129,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight auto box oil leak from oil cooler hose. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 120,246 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 117,559 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,624 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 112,452 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 107,702 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 107,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 104,034 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,034 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 100,772 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 96,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,855 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 83,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,091 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise o/s/f head light aim on the lower limit

Fail 14 Jan 2011 70,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise o/s/f head light aim on the lower limit

Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,199 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 60,199 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,924 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 UZU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YS53 UZU, 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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YS53 UZU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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