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GJ03 ORW

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,791 mi
Last recorded157,791 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 157,791 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 157,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 150,720 miles

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

Fuel tank securing straps corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel filter body heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 144,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 144,018 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 136,802 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,841 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 125,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces heavily pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low and balding towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 121,655 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing inner

Fail 24 Feb 2020 121,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing inner

Pass 16 Mar 2019 116,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 110,828 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 110,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,154 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 103,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,736 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 94,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,370 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 87,370 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner

Pass 5 Apr 2014 78,588 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,356 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipes damp

Fail 10 Apr 2012 62,275 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering pipes damp

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,652 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

power steering pipes damp

Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer wall

Fail 13 Apr 2010 47,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer wall

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,063 miles

both rear exhaust brackets corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,568 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,568 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,847 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,697 miles

Nearside front tyer has small cut on outer wall no cord's showing (advise)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,690 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 ORW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ORW, 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 ORW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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