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GM03 FPA

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,448 mi
Last recorded179,448 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 179,448 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear most axle/body mount bush metal housing heavily corroded/eroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides shock bodies heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link rod/arms bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 179,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light very dulled (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear most axle/body mount bush metal housing heavily corroded/eroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides shock bodies heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link rod/arms bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 165,657 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 165,413 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 152,554 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear BOTH shocks heavily corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 152,554 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear BOTH shocks heavily corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 147,194 miles

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

Offside slight play inner rack joint

covers under vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2016 147,194 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside slight play inner rack joint

covers under vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2015 139,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 132,943 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 132,943 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 125,599 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres heavily worn at inner shoulders

Pass 5 Jan 2012 118,713 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 111,683 miles

all tyres badly worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 102,786 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 102,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exaust bracket snapped

Pass 22 Dec 2008 95,033 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2007 84,845 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 84,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,277 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 48,432 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 FPA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GM03 FPA, 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 FPA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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