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YY53 FDC

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,044 mi
Last recorded174,044 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 174,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

air bag service light on

Pass 11 Sep 2018 164,712 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 164,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 156,143 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 156,143 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 146,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge & tread cut

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Rear anti roll bar bushes perished & fouling on o/s/r

Pass 26 Aug 2015 137,020 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 137,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front worn inner edge & sidewall split

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filter corroding

osf ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2014 129,495 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filter corroding

osf ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,423 miles

fuel filter corroding

osf ball joint dust cover slight damaged

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 17 Sep 2012 106,631 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 13 Sep 2012 106,553 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel cap seal perished

front tyres worn badly inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 94,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 94,546 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,444 miles

n/s/r tyre feathering outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,776 miles

n/s/r number plate light dull.

n/s/r tyre tread feathering slightly .

Fail 11 Sep 2009 70,776 miles

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

n/s/r number plate light dull.

n/s/r tyre tread feathering slightly .

Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,964 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 57,722 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,484 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 45,484 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,006 miles

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

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 FDC 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 60.9%.

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

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