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GF03 VNG

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,482 mi
Last recorded198,482 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 VNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 198,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 198,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 185,968 miles

Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2018 185,968 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 173,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 159,200 miles

SOME PULSATION TO REAR BRAKES .HANDBRAKE READINGS COULD BE BETTER .//TOP ENGINE MOUNT WORN

Pass 22 Jan 2015 145,683 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

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

advise tracking out

Pass 25 Jan 2014 133,383 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 133,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 121,098 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 121,097 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 109,777 miles

ADVISE N/S AND O/S LOWER BOTTOM BALL JOINTS SHOWING WEAR / HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMITS

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,058 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,882 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 95,698 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,926 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 89,072 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,213 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 80,213 miles

Offside 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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GF03 VNG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue 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 GF03 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

GF03 VNG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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