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YY53 NPV

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

278,844 mi
Last recorded278,844 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 278,844 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage may require attention in future (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration front rubber bush may require attention in future (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration front and rear rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 278,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excess deterioration front rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage may require attention in future (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration front rubber bush may require attention in future (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration front and rear rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 270,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush worn/soft/oil contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 270,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush worn/soft/oil contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r brake pads low - signs of brake disc been hot

Pass 30 Aug 2023 258,611 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front indicators fading in colour

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Aug 2023 258,611 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front indicators fading in colour

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Sep 2022 246,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated some perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated some perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front suspension top mount bush starting to wear

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2021 234,249 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate

signs of o/s/f brake been binding - monitor

signs of power steering fluid been leaking - rack area

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Aug 2021 234,249 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate

signs of o/s/f brake been binding - monitor

signs of power steering fluid been leaking - rack area

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Aug 2020 226,868 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

horn slightly weak

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

oil leaks on underside? no drips while testing

perishing to rear brake hoses

slight cracking to front shocker top mountings

Fail 20 Aug 2020 226,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn up/down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust back box

horn slightly weak

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to separate

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

oil leaks on underside? no drips while testing

perishing to rear brake hoses

slight cracking to front shocker top mountings

some play in rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2019 215,669 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

evidence of power steering fluid seepage but no leaks found when worked

nearside front tyre bold inner edge

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre bold outer edge and perishing

offside tyre at 2mm and worn outer edge and bold inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

some surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

some wear to rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2019 215,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre bold inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

evidence of power steering fluid seepage but no leaks found when worked

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre bold outer edge and perishing

offside tyre at 2mm and worn outer edge and bold inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

some wear to rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2018 202,154 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 202,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 191,238 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

some play in n/s/r anti roll bar mount bush

wear/separating to rear trailing arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Sep 2017 191,238 miles

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely judder (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust back box

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

some play in n/s/r anti roll bar mount bush

wear/separating to rear trailing arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Aug 2016 178,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 178,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 165,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 155,792 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 155,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 142,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 142,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 112,560 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,287 miles

nearside front brake disc heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 83,287 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,444 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Slight crack N/S/F door mirror advise

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,909 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,610 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 39,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,385 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,387 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 NPV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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