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YU52 YPG

2003 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,153 mi
Last recorded177,153 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 YPG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 177,153 miles

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 1 Feb 2019 177,144 miles

Fuel pipe insecure along the floor (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Jan 2018 159,367 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 159,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2017 146,497 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 131,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance

possible leak from exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,261 miles

n/s front lower suspension arm bush splitting.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 117,211 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s front lower suspension arm bush splitting.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,284 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 110,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 110,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rack end has slight play

Pass 13 May 2011 110,183 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 102,585 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 102,585 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,722 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 91,722 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 79,150 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,153 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,414 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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YU52 YPG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YU52 YPG, 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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YU52 YPG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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