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GM03 FWB

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,070 mi
Last recorded167,070 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FWB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 167,070 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 167,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 157,136 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 156,943 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 147,834 miles

Front front wheels evidence of fouling but not fouling on at time of test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 147,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front front wheels evidence of fouling but not fouling on at time of test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 139,223 miles

Both front wheel arches have sighs of fouling unable to identify

Front Tyres have worn smooth on inner edges of tread

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gear box (slight) ()

Rear Tyre have worn smooth on inner edges of tread

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 139,223 miles

Both front wheel arches have sighs of fouling unable to identify

Front Tyres have worn smooth on inner edges of tread

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gear box (slight) ()

Rear Tyre have worn smooth on inner edges of tread

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 131,070 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 131,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 116,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust bracket broken, system still supported

Pass 9 Sep 2013 116,917 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust bracket broken, system still supported

Pass 13 Sep 2012 107,343 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 101,275 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 100,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,145 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,452 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres tread depth getting low.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 55,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,721 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 35,897 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

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 FWB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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