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YT03 OKB

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,206 mi
Last recorded162,206 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OKB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 162,206 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 162,206 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 155,962 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 139,455 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 139,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 127,067 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 127,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 110,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in n/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 23 Mar 2012 110,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cut in n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 94,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s blade deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2010 73,370 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,370 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2009 52,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,426 miles

both front lower suspension arms bushes slightly cracking

off side front tyre and both rear tyres worn very close to legal 1.6mm limit

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2008 36,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front lower suspension arms bushes slightly cracking

off side front tyre and both rear tyres worn very close to legal 1.6mm limit

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,948 miles

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

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

front wipers smear slightly but not affeting view of road

play in steering rack inner joints but not excessive

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 OKB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 OKB, 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 OKB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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