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YY53 RVL

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

243,723 mi
Last recorded243,723 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 RVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 243,723 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension arms all bushes slightly perished

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slightly corroded underside

Fail 21 Nov 2018 243,723 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension arms all bushes slightly perished

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake close to no reserve

slightly corroded underside

Pass 8 Nov 2017 233,622 miles

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

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

alternator belt noisey

exhaust hangers badly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 226,907 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 226,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 217,320 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front, outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 197,116 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 182,518 miles

Very slight play in offside front anti roll bar link rod

Fail 8 Nov 2013 182,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Very slightl play in offside front anti roll bar link rod

Pass 2 Nov 2012 162,067 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 145,894 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 145,885 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 128,066 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and scored

Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,702 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 88,158 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2007 73,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,003 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 57,003 miles

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

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

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 RVL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVL, 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 RVL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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