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YT03 OJX

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,398 mi
Last recorded92,398 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 83,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 83,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,752 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 76,752 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,894 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,150 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,853 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 55,752 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,121 miles

slight play in power steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2012 52,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play in power steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,607 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 48,607 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,069 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 44,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 10 Feb 2009 40,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,083 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,027 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 31,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in o/s inner track rod

slight play in n/s inner track rod

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,483 miles

play in o/s inner track rod

slight play in n/s inner track rod

Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,184 miles

slight free play detected in steering rack

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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YT03 OJX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YT03 OJX, 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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YT03 OJX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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