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GK03 YOR

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,611 mi
Last recorded177,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 YOR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 177,611 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 163,096 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BUMPSTOPS PERISHING

PLAY STARTING IN N/S REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINK ROD AND N/S FRONT ANTIROLL LINK ROD

Fail 11 Apr 2014 151,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 151,314 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 135,860 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 135,860 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 123,095 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 111,516 miles

both front wheel rims showing damage on inside rims

front wishbone bushes split

n/s/r seat belt buckle hold up button missing

o/s/r seat belt slow to return

o/s/r wheel rim showing damage on inside rim

slight wear showing in steering rack rods

Fail 30 Mar 2011 111,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front wheel rims showing damage on inside rims

front wishbone bushes split

lock stops worn

n/s/r seat belt buckle hold up button missing

o/s/r seat belt slow to return

o/s/r wheel rim showing damage on inside rim

rear discs corroded and scored

slight wear showing in steering rack rods

Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,022 miles

Near side inner rack joint has play in it

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

Off side inner rack joint has play in it

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

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

Turbo intercooler split and leaking air

Fail 20 Apr 2010 101,022 miles

Near side inner rack joint has play in it

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Off side inner rack joint has play in it

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Turbo intercooler split and leaking air

Pass 14 May 2009 88,913 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 88,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,570 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,956 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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GK03 YOR is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GK03 YOR, 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 GK03 YOR registered?

GK03 YOR is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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