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YY53 BWV

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

154,876 mi
Last recorded154,876 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 154,876 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 152,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 150,191 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 147,015 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 144,672 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 144,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 142,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 140,923 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 136,151 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 131,234 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 125,858 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 120,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 114,155 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,218 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,573 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 97,506 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,505 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 65,979 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,950 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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YY53 BWV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YY53 BWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY53 BWV registered?

YY53 BWV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YY53 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 BWV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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