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GF03 UCW

2003 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,095 mi
Last recorded137,095 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 UCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 137,095 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 133,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 130,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,316 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 127,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,666 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 124,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 122,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 118,132 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 111,662 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,355 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,206 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,209 miles

n/s/f , o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are wearing on the edges

rear exhaust bracket is corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,260 miles

Both rear exhaust hangers are corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,663 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,249 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,671 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 UCW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

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

Is GF03 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 UCW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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