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YY53 KXU

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

182,878 mi
Last recorded182,878 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 KXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 182,878 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 May 2026 182,854 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 May 2026 182,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 176,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 176,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 170,678 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 170,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 164,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Large lips inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded up to brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low compared to Nearside. Possibly handbrake shoe fault as noise heard when spinning up but was not wheel bearing noise.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 164,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Large lips inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded up to brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low compared to Nearside. Possibly handbrake shoe fault as noise heard when spinning up but was not wheel bearing noise.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 164,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

sill covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 161,980 miles

Engine and sill covers fitted

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 161,978 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine and sill covers fitted

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 157,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 153,162 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 153,162 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 149,299 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 149,299 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 124,604 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 107,020 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 107,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,816 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 100,878 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,466 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,977 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 57,082 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,204 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,159 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 KXU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel 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 KXU, 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 KXU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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