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YY53 WZD

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

239,310 mi
Last recorded239,310 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 WZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 239,310 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak engine area

Pass 22 Feb 2016 231,531 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 231,531 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 220,517 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 212,480 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 205,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 193,970 miles

hand brake high

Pass 7 Feb 2011 174,205 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 174,205 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 146,735 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 114,254 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 114,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 85,905 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 85,905 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 58,103 miles

rear wheels slightly buckled.

suspect rear brake pads low.(inner).

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 WZD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WZD, 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 WZD is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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