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GJ53 OTH

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OTH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 104,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 10,284 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 102,820 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 101,524 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 100,709 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 100,707 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 100,375 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 100,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 99,867 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 99,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,403 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 99,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 98,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 98,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 96,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 93,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,102 miles

both front tyres inner shoulder worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,184 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 80,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,734 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,052 miles

advice front disc scored

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,013 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 64,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,823 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,168 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 36,168 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,806 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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GJ53 OTH is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 GJ53 OTH, 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 GJ53 OTH registered?

GJ53 OTH is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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