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YT53 SYG

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,637 mi
Last recorded131,637 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 SYG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 131,637 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 124,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

park brake lever has no reserve travel

Pass 29 Nov 2023 118,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 118,807 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 113,057 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 113,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 113,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,600 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,737 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 97,538 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 94,052 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,682 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 85,888 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 82,182 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,359 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,564 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 68,564 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,469 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 62,469 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,643 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,865 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,247 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,388 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 28,740 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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YT53 SYG is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT53 SYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YT53 SYG is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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