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YY03 ZYE

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,032 mi
Last recorded153,032 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 153,032 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 153,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 139,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

Pass 14 Apr 2021 124,610 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 124,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 118,430 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 118,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,321 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark recommend check (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

advise, parking brake lever travel

parking brake preformance 19%, mot pass mark 16%,,, o/s parking brake performance lower than n/s,, recommend check

under trays, and sill and engine covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,048 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 102,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 93,441 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,154 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,430 miles

all brake discs corroded do to standing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,981 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,286 miles

slight power steering leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,785 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,374 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,840 miles

front brake pads low + slight cuts in n/s/r tyre but no cords exposed + o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,139 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,186 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,605 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 ZYE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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