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YX03 ZWC

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,065 mi
Last recorded159,065 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 ZWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 159,065 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 159,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,392 miles

slight play in rack o/s.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 110,690 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 99,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses slightly perrished

n/s front and rear tyres side walls small damage

Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses slightly perrished

n/s front and rear tyres side walls small damage

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,619 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,862 miles

Exhaust centre braket weak.

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

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

Offside rear brake pipe securing clip broken.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 75,862 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre braket weak.

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

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

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

Offside rear brake pipe securing clip broken.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 67,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front wheels curbed

oil leak on power steering resovouir lower pipe

parking permit in zone b

screw in nearside rear tyre (screw side ways on in tread)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,316 miles

both front wheels curbed

oil leak on power steering resovouir lower pipe

parking permit in zone b

screw in nearside rear tyre (screw side ways on in tread)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 59,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,908 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,124 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs worn

exhaust front pipe bracket missing a bolt into engine block - may result in exhaust cracking eventually

Fail 11 Feb 2008 50,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs worn

exhaust front pipe bracket missing a bolt into engine block - may result in exhaust cracking eventually

Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,384 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 29,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YX03 ZWC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YX03 ZWC, 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 YX03 ZWC registered?

YX03 ZWC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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