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YY53 CLO

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,925 mi
Last recorded103,925 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 CLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 103,925 miles

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

Offside registration plate lamp intermittent fault

Pass 10 Jun 2024 102,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 100,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 98,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,115 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess top (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,274 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,612 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,480 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 92,478 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,960 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 87,290 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 83,953 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 20 May 2014 80,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 75,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 70,494 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 66,308 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,305 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 resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,089 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,089 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,248 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 40,736 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,473 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,253 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 CLO is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CLO, 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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YY53 CLO is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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