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GL03 RWN

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

242,920 mi
Last recorded242,920 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 242,920 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 236,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread but readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 236,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread but readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 230,150 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 230,150 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 224,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 218,151 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 211,030 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 211,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 204,461 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 198,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 198,198 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 192,897 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 192,897 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 182,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 182,511 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 169,960 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 169,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 156,746 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 156,745 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 139,992 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 139,992 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 119,360 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 93,909 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 93,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,479 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 70,479 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RWN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RWN, 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 RWN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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