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B19 GPL

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,663 mi
Last recorded171,663 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 GPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 171,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber rubber cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shokck absorber rubber cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2019 172,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber rubber cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shokck absorber rubber cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2018 163,498 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 163,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 156,530 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 156,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 152,126 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 131,630 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2013 120,904 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2012 112,284 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel tank cap seal deteriorating

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 103,093 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)

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

fuel tank cap seal deteriorating

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,370 miles

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

fuel tank cap sealing washer deteriorating

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,081 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,441 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear exhuast bracket heavily corroded

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,923 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 58,901 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,252 miles

Both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

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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B19 GPL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B19 GPL, 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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B19 GPL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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