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GJ53 YVG

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,079 mi
Last recorded92,079 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 YVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 92,079 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 92,945 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,421 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,111 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam and satnav (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 87,111 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam and satnav (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,389 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 80,819 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 80,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,275 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,525 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 65,924 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 65,089 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 65,089 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,928 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 60,924 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,044 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,599 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,348 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 37,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,625 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 37,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 YVG is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

GJ53 YVG is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ53 YVG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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