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YY53 UGR

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

179,403 mi
Last recorded179,403 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UGR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 179,403 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 179,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 173,016 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 173,016 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 171,171 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 171,171 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 167,498 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 164,032 miles

Front Coil spring worn bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 164,032 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring worn bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 158,457 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 151,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut on the outer sidewall

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 151,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 146,059 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear w/b bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 146,059 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside offside handbrake not working (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear w/b bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 133,126 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 133,126 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2013 118,680 miles

middle exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2012 111,654 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 111,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 111,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

evidence off heat build up on offside rear brake

exhaust centre box corroded

offside parking brake juddering

Pass 30 Nov 2011 102,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cut in nearside front tyre wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords or the weaken the tyre.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel flap hindge broken.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 93,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs very heavily corroded along inner surfaces

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 2 Dec 2009 82,468 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 82,468 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,679 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 45,524 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 45,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UGR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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