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YY53 HKD

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,731 mi
Last recorded164,731 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 HKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 164,731 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 164,731 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 156,346 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 152,102 miles

nsr tyre outer edge worn

Fail 7 Jul 2016 152,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

emissions not tested due to badly deteriated aux belt and tensioner

nsr tyre outer edge worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 141,355 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses cracking

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2014 135,487 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 118,892 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 118,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 106,604 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 106,604 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 95,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,120 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 85,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 68,659 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 49,172 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished through tread and has been run flat, nearside front tyre worn inside edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,172 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished through tread and has been run flat, nearside front tyre worn inside edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,371 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 HKD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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