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GF53 ASU

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

262,913 mi
Last recorded262,913 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 ASU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 262,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 261,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fogs not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 261,076 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fogs not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 258,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fogs inoperative.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 258,854 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fogs inoperative.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 251,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 251,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 239,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear very slight brake bind

Fail 6 Feb 2020 239,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear very slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 227,104 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hadbrake getting high

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 219,667 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

nsf washer jet partially blocked

some brake pipes are corroded under coating

Pass 10 Feb 2017 211,541 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 203,930 miles

all tyres around 2 to 3 mm tread

osf and nsf lower suspension arm bushes worn and deteriated

Fail 5 Feb 2016 203,930 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated osf and nsf (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres around 2 to 3 mm tread

osf and nsf lower suspension arm bushes worn and deteriated

Pass 13 Feb 2015 193,166 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel smell from engine bay

Fail 17 Feb 2014 181,618 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs thin and rear discs corroded

handbrake high

osf tyre slight bulge

rear reg plate deteriated

slight fuel leak in engine bay

Pass 17 Feb 2014 181,618 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs thin and rear discs corroded

handbrake high

osf tyre slight bulge

rear reg plate deteriated

slight fuel leak in engine bay

Pass 21 Feb 2013 171,304 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 159,965 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on outside

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 159,965 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on outside

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 148,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 133,349 miles

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

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

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

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2010 133,309 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2009 122,468 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 110,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 99,068 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 95,633 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 95,633 miles

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

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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GF53 ASU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GF53 ASU, 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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GF53 ASU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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