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YY53 UGT

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

247,765 mi
Last recorded247,765 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UGT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 247,765 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic isolation (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic isolation (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and it's covered by duck tape (7.1.2 (b))

rear axle multiple suspension components has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2025 247,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic isolation (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic isolation (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and it's covered by duck tape (7.1.2 (b))

rear axle multiple suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2024 245,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed also has tape on the belt. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front to centre exhaust joint heavily corroded

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Jul 2023 244,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front fog light inoperative

offside front seatbelt starting to fray

Fail 17 Jul 2023 244,528 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front fog light inoperative

nearside front fog light inoperative

offside front seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 13 Jul 2022 243,531 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 242,858 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 242,263 miles

Offside Front OSF brake caliper is sticking on slightly

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a slight split in it. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 239,942 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 236,184 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicator bulbs have become white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 227,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 214,765 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 214,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 204,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 191,582 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 191,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 179,140 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 179,140 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 167,151 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 154,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 137,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 124,538 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 102,535 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 84,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,155 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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YY53 UGT is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY53 UGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY53 UGT is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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