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YY53 NRL

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

194,285 mi
Last recorded194,285 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 NRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 194,285 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 194,204 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2018 188,741 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 12 May 2018 188,741 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 9 May 2017 184,408 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 177,241 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 177,240 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f arm has slight play in front bush

Pass 8 Dec 2014 171,779 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 171,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear tyre has screw in threads.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 162,422 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 152,127 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 152,127 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH OUTER REAR SEAT BELT CASINGS BROKEN BUT STILL WORK OK.

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

O/S FRONT CALIPER BINDING, CAR PULLS TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING

Pass 21 Nov 2011 137,203 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 137,203 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 122,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 111,336 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 111,336 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 94,813 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 94,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,404 miles

NSR tyre tread deapth near legal limit

OS fog light lens smashed

OSR tyre tread depth on 3mm

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Nov 2007 74,404 miles

NSR tyre tread deapth near legal limit

OS fog light lens smashed

OSR tyre tread depth on 3mm

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,975 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 54,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 NRL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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