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GJ53 OTY

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

192,949 mi
Last recorded192,949 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 192,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 192,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both fronts (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 186,816 miles

n/s/f head lamp cover cracked but servicable

Fail 11 Nov 2019 186,816 miles

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

n/s/f head lamp cover cracked but servicable

Pass 31 Oct 2018 178,148 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre & worn on edge ()

o/s/ head lamp cracked temp repair made

Pass 30 Sep 2017 173,059 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 169,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lense cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 169,937 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing locker bolt (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lense cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 166,490 miles

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

nearside headlamp cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2015 166,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres low and worn to edges

nail in offside front tyre

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2014 162,896 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2013 156,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wall damage but not showing cords

Pass 27 Aug 2012 153,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 148,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 132,443 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2010 132,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2009 112,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 112,019 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 89,850 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 68,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,298 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,218 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 OTY 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 OTY, 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 OTY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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