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GM03 GPK

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

169,040 mi
Last recorded169,040 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 GPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 169,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 168,266 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 166,374 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 162,244 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 162,174 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 158,805 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 157,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 155,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 150,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 145,038 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 145,038 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 134,906 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 13 Sep 2016 134,906 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 9 Jun 2016 134,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 125,417 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 24 Jun 2014 116,819 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2013 106,580 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,757 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,336 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front wheels lightly fouling inner wheel arch liners

Fail 5 Jul 2011 87,336 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front wheels lightly fouling inner wheel arch liners

Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,059 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 74,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,676 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 51,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 40,939 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,962 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 GPK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GPK, 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 GPK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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