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GL03 HWL

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,925 mi
Last recorded107,925 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 HWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 107,925 miles

Protective coating applied to rear axle

Pass 10 Dec 2024 105,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

protective coating applied to rear axle

Pass 8 Dec 2023 105,180 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS UNDERSEALED

Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,137 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,114 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 105,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight leak from CV boot

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,699 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 104,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 103,525 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2017 101,813 miles

-n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

-n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2016 100,703 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 93,674 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,814 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 73,191 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in both steeringarms

Fail 11 Jul 2012 73,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in both steeringarms

Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,439 miles

slight brake shudder

Fail 12 Jul 2011 65,438 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

slight brake shudder

Pass 23 Jun 2010 577,805 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 57,799 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,486 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 49,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,464 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 HWL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GL03 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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