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GJ53 OUD

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,013 mi
Last recorded118,013 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 118,013 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front-rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 95,278 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 95,278 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,203 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,021 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,628 miles

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

nearside rear wheel slight damage

Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,026 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,721 miles

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

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 16 Oct 2007 58,036 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 58,036 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,581 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 OUD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OUD, 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 OUD registered?

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

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