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YX53 WMG

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

174,357 mi
Last recorded174,357 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 174,357 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 174,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 169,383 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 166,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 166,146 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 163,382 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 155,948 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 155,945 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 151,250 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 151,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 147,039 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 141,647 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 141,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 138,005 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 138,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has been run flat (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 127,673 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 127,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 116,839 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,878 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 103,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil level below minimum

Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,621 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 90,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in both front lower wishbone, inner bushes

suspect tracking out

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,283 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 70,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,125 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 59,125 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,330 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,530 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

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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YX53 WMG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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