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GF03 VJP

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,804 mi
Last recorded80,804 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 VJP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 80,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,550 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 76,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 69,051 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 69,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 63,319 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2018 55,655 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,798 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 48,798 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,796 miles

Nearside Front tyre outter sidewall large cut kurb damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 38,796 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush allowing tyre to foul body inner arch (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush allowing tyre to foul body inner arch (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outter sidewall large cut kurb damage

Offside wipe blade falling apart

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 28,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 25,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,807 miles

battery weak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,881 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,463 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 22,310 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 22,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,663 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 19,823 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,644 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 VJP is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP registered?

GF03 VJP is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for GF03 VJP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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