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GJ53 OTW

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,602 mi
Last recorded160,602 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 160,602 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 160,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 158,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 157,333 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 8 Feb 2018 150,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative

Fail 8 Feb 2018 150,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Jan 2017 145,861 miles

Central Rear brake light not illuminated when brake pedal applied

Front brake discs showing corrosion (inner face)

Nearside Front wishbone bush (rear) showing deterioration(split)

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

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern murky

Offside Front wishbone bush (rear) showing deterioration (split)

Offside Rear coil spring showing corrosion

Offside Rear shock absorber showing corrosion on body

Rear brake discs showing corrosion

slight tear on rear wiper blade

Fail 30 Jan 2017 145,861 miles

Central Rear brake light not illuminated when brake pedal applied

Front brake discs showing corrosion (inner face)

Nearside Front wishbone bush (rear) showing deterioration(split)

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

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

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern murky

Offside Front wishbone bush (rear) showing deterioration (split)

Offside Rear coil spring showing corrosion

Offside Rear shock absorber showing corrosion on body

Rear brake discs showing corrosion

slight tear on rear wiper blade

Pass 5 Mar 2016 138,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 132,494 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 123,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 116,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,718 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 10 Jun 2011 103,638 miles

air bag service light on

drivers rear wheel innear rim bead rim damage not to excess

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded

rear wiper missing

wheel bearing noisey on road test

Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,525 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,681 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 53,672 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 OTW is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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