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GM03 FFU

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,605 mi
Last recorded174,605 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 174,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 153,023 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

Fail 28 Feb 2017 153,014 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2016 134,655 miles

slight pay in both rack ends

Pass 23 Jan 2015 120,642 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 120,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 101,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,591 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,312 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has light damage (not showing cords)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall cant see cords

offside front steeing arm has slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,749 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 FFU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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