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GJ53 OTX

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,948 mi
Last recorded177,948 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 177,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 177,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 167,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear in bush/arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 167,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Looks like bulb is in upside down! (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear in bush/arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 157,123 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 147,042 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust holed and blowing slightly from a small hole at rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF inner c.v boot split slightly ,but is leaking grease out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 138,450 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 127,512 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 127,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Poss bulb in wrong. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 124,066 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 124,065 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 119,126 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 114,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,119 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 111,035 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,361 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,541 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 78,154 miles

os front tyre wall cut

Fail 16 Dec 2011 78,154 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

os front tyre wall cut

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,168 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 61,450 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,725 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,000 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 OTX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

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

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