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YY53 EBK

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,219 mi
Last recorded148,219 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 EBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 148,219 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Pass 8 Aug 2018 138,869 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 132,402 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 132,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside front (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside rear (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 125,168 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 125,168 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle low 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,317 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 118,317 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced N/S low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 113,331 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 113,331 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 108,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 104,250 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 25 Aug 2011 102,843 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 102,532 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 95,301 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 95,301 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 88,871 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 70,876 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 51,397 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 EBK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EBK, 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 EBK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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