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GL03 GNV

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

239,003 mi
Last recorded239,003 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 GNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 239,003 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 239,001 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 229,526 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 229,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% n/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 221,082 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 221,082 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 210,058 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 210,032 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 200,806 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 200,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern +too high (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding problem with inboard shoes (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front treads shoulders worn

Pass 30 Sep 2016 189,982 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 176,179 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 158,855 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 158,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2013 147,649 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 142,161 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 142,161 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 134,970 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 134,970 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 129,378 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 120,064 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 113,159 miles

both inner rear antiroll bar bushes worn slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2007 105,053 miles

off side rear tyre worn on outside edge and just on legal limit

Pass 9 Oct 2006 96,932 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 88,707 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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GL03 GNV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GL03 GNV, 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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GL03 GNV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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