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YY03 WZZ

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,329 mi
Last recorded135,329 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 WZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 135,329 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 132,654 miles

boyh front abs rings corroded

exhaust nearly touching propshaft

fuel filter very corroded

top engine mounting split

Fail 24 Sep 2020 132,653 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

anti skid service on dash

both front abs rings corroded

exhaust nearly touching propshaft

fuel filter very corroded

top engine mounting split

Pass 7 Oct 2019 131,658 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 131,054 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brakes binding slightly

front windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2017 126,812 miles

Screen has a crack more than 40mm on upper offside but doe not affect view of the road.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 126,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip bulb not seating properly. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush play, rear bush separating. (2.4.G.2)

Both tyre deflection panels in front wheel arches have worn through and are scuffing tyres, advise replace or repair.

Screen has a crack more than 40mm on upper offside but doe not affect view of the road.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,250 miles

Front flex section (includes cat convertor) of exhaust has slight leak of gas.

Nearside Front shock absorber has a slight oil leak.

Offside Inner driveshaft CV joint boot is perished, advise to replace soon.

unable to fully test sills due to trims.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,970 miles

Crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of road

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,982 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,656 miles

advise n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2011 88,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,132 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 84,082 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2009 74,095 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 74,041 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner wall is split

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,249 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YY03 WZZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YY03 WZZ, 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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YY03 WZZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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