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YX53 WME

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,527 mi
Last recorded107,527 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WME
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 107,527 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 107,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 96,527 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,963 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 86,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and outer edge worn very near to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn to max 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,717 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 77,713 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play note bottom ball joint not fully tested due to excess play in track rod ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at small end to max limit please keep checked or renew (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,773 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 66,773 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,211 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 61,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,523 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,958 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n-s-r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2013 47,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n-s-r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,385 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,868 miles

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

Front discs worn and will need replacement with pads

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,511 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 37,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,824 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracks on tyre wall and tread

Fail 26 Aug 2009 32,824 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre slight cracks on tyre wall and tread

Fail 21 Aug 2008 28,463 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,463 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,499 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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YX53 WME is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX53 WME, 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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YX53 WME is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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