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GP03 JLV

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,500 mi
Last recorded106,500 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 JLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 106,500 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,646 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 102,882 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 99,703 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,769 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,151 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 90,008 miles

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

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

condition of rear exhaust mount and condition of rear box .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 1 May 2018 90,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

condition of rear exhaust mount and condition of rear box .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 3 May 2017 84,613 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,736 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,907 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,907 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2012 46,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 46,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 36,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,887 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 19,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,449 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 12,575 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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GP03 JLV is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GP03 JLV, 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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What year was GP03 JLV registered?

GP03 JLV is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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