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CV52 GJE

2003 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

217,355 mi
Last recorded217,355 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 GJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 217,355 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023
Pass 7 Oct 2022

body underside rusted but not holed

exaust clamp missing but secure

o/s front wing rusted but not sharp

Fail 7 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

body underside rusted but not holed

exaust clamp missing but secure

o/s front wing rusted but not sharp

Pass 6 Oct 2021 205,084 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 198,303 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 198,303 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 190,737 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Sep 2019 190,736 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 181,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 181,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 177,435 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 170,410 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 165,418 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 165,418 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 156,645 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 156,645 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 153,234 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 153,234 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 149,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 144,209 miles

O/S HANDBRAKE LOW

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

anti roll bar corroded rear ??

engine management light on //

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 137,311 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 137,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 114,146 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 114,146 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 101,960 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 90,394 miles

rear tyres getting worn

slight play rack+pinion

Pass 5 Jan 2006 76,520 miles

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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CV52 GJE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 CV52 GJE, 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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CV52 GJE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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