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YT53 SYV

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,797 mi
Last recorded178,797 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 SYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 178,797 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 178,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 171,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight travel on brake pedal

Fail 10 May 2023 171,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 18 Feb 2021 170,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge flat spotting on limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 170,139 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack ends worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge flat spotting on limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front bonnet catch dont lock

Pass 11 Feb 2020 166,707 miles

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2019 159,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 159,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 150,892 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 150,892 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 142,611 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 142,492 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 133,287 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 133,287 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 123,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges 225/45/17

Pass 23 Jan 2014 113,479 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,712 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 102,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 18 Feb 2011 85,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 69,312 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,561 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 43,028 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,730 miles

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

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

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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YT53 SYV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YT53 SYV, 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 YT53 SYV registered?

YT53 SYV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YT53 SYV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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