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GL52 XBB

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,011 mi
Last recorded149,011 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 XBB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 149,011 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres slight perishing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2015 124,361 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2015 124,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 119,304 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 119,238 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 119,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 119,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust system centre/rear mounting (under rear suspension) 1 half corroded to excess and insecure.

Main beam tell tale not working.

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service required illuminated in dash. Recommend service.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 119,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust system centre/rear mounting (under rear suspension) 1 half corroded to excess and insecure.

Main beam tell tale not working.

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service required illuminated in dash. Recommend service.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 110,781 miles

handbrake travel high

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated and have play - suggest replace

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,668 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 96,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 81,513 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 73,202 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 64,245 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 64,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 63,902 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GL52 XBB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL52 XBB, 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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GL52 XBB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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