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GF03 UCU

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,421 mi
Last recorded160,421 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 UCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 160,421 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 153,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 146,217 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 142,136 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 139,916 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight movement ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 139,916 miles

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight movement ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 138,136 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 136,419 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 136,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 133,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,070 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 129,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 125,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 125,051 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front wheel showing signs of rubbing on inner wheel arch,but not rubbing when vehicle is on turn plates during lock to lock check.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 120,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 116,337 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 101,563 miles

exhaust mount snapped but still adequately support

Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,256 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,903 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,617 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,858 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 53,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/R ABS WIRE INSECURE

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,649 miles

O/S/R ABS WIRE INSECURE

Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,959 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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GF03 UCU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 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 GF03 UCU, 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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What year was GF03 UCU registered?

GF03 UCU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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