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YY53 FDD

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,447 mi
Last recorded164,447 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 FDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 164,447 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 157,773 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner face

Fail 21 Aug 2017 157,660 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working wiring fault (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner face

Pass 20 Sep 2016 150,165 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 150,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure internals loose (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven o/s/f slow to apply (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 149,146 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 149,146 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 135,858 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 135,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 122,502 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 122,233 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,831 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 112,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 102,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 92,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,132 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 88,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

bulb not working on nearside rear position light

Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 45,489 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 31,938 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 FDD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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