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GJ52 OBA

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

294,090 mi
Last recorded294,090 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 OBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 294,090 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 286,682 miles

main beam warning light inop

o/s/f seat belt frayed slightly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2010 286,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

main beam warning light inop

o/s/f seat belt frayed slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2009 272,755 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 247,588 miles

Handbrake travel close to reserve

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 219,441 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 200,109 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 180,753 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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GJ52 OBA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ52 OBA, 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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GJ52 OBA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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