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GJ03 OEN

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,151 mi
Last recorded173,151 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 OEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 173,151 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front inner track joint play

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Dec 2015 173,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding on rotation (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak from engine

Offside Front inner track joint exsesive play

fuel leak from tank

Pass 19 Dec 2014 157,263 miles

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

fuel filter coroded

slight play inner tie rod s track rod end

Pass 2 Dec 2013 137,567 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 137,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 115,253 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 115,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake disc coroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 104,527 miles

rear brake disc coroded

offside rear tyre cut

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 24 Nov 2011 104,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cut

rear brake disc coroded

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 82,606 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 82,606 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,051 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,807 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,978 miles

see original advise sheet no. 813665967186 that still applies

Fail 14 Jun 2007 49,978 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel cap flap not fastening correctly and requires attention

Pass 14 Feb 2006 40,334 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 OEN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEN, 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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GJ03 OEN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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