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GM03 FBZ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,705 mi
Last recorded191,705 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 191,705 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 29 Nov 2019 191,694 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2018 181,990 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Dec 2018 181,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 168,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit mishaped in one place and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 154,713 miles

Front fog lights inop

Nearside front bumper insecure

Offside mirror cover missing

Outer sill covers fitted

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2015 143,011 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 131,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Possible puncture nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2013 118,154 miles

Front brake pads slightly worn

Fuel cap seal perrished and cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 118,154 miles

Front brake pads slightly worn

Fuel cap seal perrished and cracking

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,441 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 95,054 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,292 miles

engine light on

o/s/r tyre sidewall cxracking

Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,689 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,771 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,989 miles

cut in side wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,017 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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GM03 FBZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GM03 FBZ, 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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GM03 FBZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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