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YY52 FZM

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,910 mi
Last recorded185,910 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 FZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 185,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 28 Jul 2015 185,910 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 16 Jul 2015 185,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Position light inop.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S wheel arch cover missing.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Turbo oil leak.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 149,913 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 125,297 miles

Oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

O/S/F headlamp lens is chipped & holed

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

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 118,856 miles

Exhaust centre bracket is broken

Front & rear anti roll bar,light rust corrosion

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

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

O/S/F headlamp lens is chipped

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 100,112 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 99,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 96,201 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 96,201 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 89,443 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 84,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 84,302 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 79,460 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YY52 FZM is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY52 FZM, 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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What year was YY52 FZM registered?

YY52 FZM is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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