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GJ53 UBA

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,469 mi
Last recorded120,469 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 UBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 120,469 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 119,518 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 118,575 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 118,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,116 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,068 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,099 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 111,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 108,768 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 104,264 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,693 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,115 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 81,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,904 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,443 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 76,443 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,541 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,662 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,858 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,242 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,198 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 UBA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA registered?

GJ53 UBA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is GJ53 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 UBA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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