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GJ53 UAW

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,994 mi
Last recorded129,994 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 129,994 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre aged and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 123,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 123,474 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 119,402 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 119,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 115,995 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 115,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 112,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 112,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 106,476 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

top gearbox/engine steady bar bush perished and split

Fail 14 Dec 2012 106,476 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

top gearbox/engine steady bar bush perished and split

Pass 9 Dec 2011 101,687 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 93,334 miles

under sheild fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2010 93,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

under sheild fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,647 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,280 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 71,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 50,485 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,109 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 UAW 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 65%.

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 UAW, 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 UAW is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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