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GJ53 OTN

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,658 mi
Last recorded186,658 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OTN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 186,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 176,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 176,246 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Front TYRE WORN VERY LOW AT EDGES

Pass 16 Dec 2016 160,015 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,worn and lipped. (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 160,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,worn and lipped. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 150,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 136,289 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 136,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 118,132 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2013 100,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2013 99,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,315 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 82,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,494 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 77,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,112 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,785 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,905 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 47,889 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 OTN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

GJ53 OTN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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