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GJ03 HRW

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

107,296 mi
Last recorded107,296 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 HRW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 107,296 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 92,446 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 86,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 86,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 85,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,428 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,920 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 81,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,263 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2018 78,263 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,827 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,836 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,836 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/ front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 70,408 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/ front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,264 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,814 miles

Crack in front number plate.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F inner Brake Dics face partly rusty.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 63,814 miles

Crack in front number plate.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F inner Brake Dics face partly rusty.

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,526 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,900 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 52,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,514 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,084 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,118 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,154 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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GJ03 HRW is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ03 HRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ03 HRW is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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