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BG53 GHB

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,571 mi
Last recorded252,571 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GHB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 252,571 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 252,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 231,403 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 224,579 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 215,978 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 215,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 207,972 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 206,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 202,351 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front projected beam on limit

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Jan 2020 202,347 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front projected beam on limit

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Jan 2019 188,329 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

hand brake high

rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 4 Jan 2019 188,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn dbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake high

Pass 30 Nov 2017 179,369 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 179,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 177,043 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 177,043 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 168,694 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 162,034 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 162,034 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 152,913 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 152,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 141,966 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 141,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 134,167 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 123,837 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 112,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 101,767 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 101,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 80,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,682 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,883 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 69,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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BG53 GHB is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 GHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG53 GHB is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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