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GJ03 HSU

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,718 mi
Last recorded146,718 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 HSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 146,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint on steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 130,827 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 119,974 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 105,655 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 89,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,787 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,726 miles

Front registration plate broken along bottom.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 68,726 miles

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

Front registration plate broken along bottom.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,514 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,658 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 36,658 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,061 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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GJ03 HSU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ03 HSU, 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 GJ03 HSU registered?

GJ03 HSU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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