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YY03 XLJ

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

261,308 mi
Last recorded261,308 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 261,308 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 250,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 242,043 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 233,818 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 222,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 209,968 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 192,512 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 173,585 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 168,546 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Apr 2014 168,546 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Apr 2013 161,318 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2013 161,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 155,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 153,212 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 149,632 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 149,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 142,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

near side rear uneven wear

off side rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 4 Jul 2008 142,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

near side rear uneven wear

off side rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 27 Jun 2007 117,813 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers preventing full inspection.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 117,808 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR brake disc corroded.

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic sill covers,prevent full inspection.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 94,980 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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YY03 XLJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel 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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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