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GL03 PMU

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,723 mi
Last recorded191,723 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 PMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 191,723 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 191,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 175,738 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 175,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 164,735 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 164,735 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 164,654 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Apr 2019 164,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both anti-roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 155,558 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 155,558 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 135,271 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 115,944 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 115,944 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 98,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,076 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,799 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 79,731 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,728 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 75,768 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 75,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 72,688 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,067 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 PMU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GL03 PMU, 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 PMU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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