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GF53 JKU

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,049 mi
Last recorded196,049 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 JKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 196,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 196,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 177,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Apr 2019 177,024 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Apr 2019 176,863 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes deteriorated

exhaust centre section close to prop shaft

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight blow

nearside front shock absorber leaking, but not excessively

rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorated

wear and slight pitting front discs

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 16 Apr 2018 162,716 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRESARE VERY NEAR LIMIT

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO WEEP

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 27 Apr 2017 151,252 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal offside rack area (2.3.3b)

both front arm forward bushes deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2017 151,251 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal offside rack area (2.3.3b)

both front arm forward bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2016 137,523 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Apr 2016 137,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 122,491 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

crack in windscreen

nsf shock absorber slight misting of oil

Fail 30 Mar 2015 122,491 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

crack in windscreen

nsf shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,977 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,014 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,179 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,506 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,685 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 62,685 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,454 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 51,454 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,190 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 34,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,165 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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GF53 JKU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JKU, 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 GF53 JKU registered?

GF53 JKU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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