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CV03 GGJ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

207,874 mi
Last recorded207,874 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 GGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 207,874 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 189,664 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 189,664 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 168,682 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 168,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 150,008 miles

missing rear exhaust mounting

Pass 25 Mar 2015 136,411 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 125,269 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,676 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 96,445 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,087 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s and n/s inner steering rack joints

Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,734 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,734 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,565 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,858 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,552 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 19,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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CV03 GGJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 CV03 GGJ, 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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CV03 GGJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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