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YT53 WBW

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,470 mi
Last recorded162,470 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 WBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 162,470 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 151,081 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 149,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 139,032 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,482 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,112 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 115,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,875 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 107,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,803 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,820 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,500 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,389 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,480 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 56,480 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 39,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear 2.0 MM

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear 3.0 MM

Pass 29 Aug 2012 6,786 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 4,109 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 4,073 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 4,036 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 3,926 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 3,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 3,514 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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YT53 WBW is a 2003 Volvo V70 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 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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

YT53 WBW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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