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YY53 EBN

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

152,671 mi
Last recorded152,671 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 EBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2025 152,671 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 145,568 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 145,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 136,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,812 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 123,645 miles

Offside parking brake performance only just met

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 123,645 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake performance only just met

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 118,898 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 118,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2019 109,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 102,930 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,583 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 96,573 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,669 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 90,669 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight knock on nearside front suspension intermitantly

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,922 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,693 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 73,693 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,252 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,295 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 62,295 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,271 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,541 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 50,541 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,053 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,073 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,845 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 EBN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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