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GF53 KKA

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

198,057 mi
Last recorded198,057 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 KKA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 198,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 183,168 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 169,852 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 169,845 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 155,665 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 155,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 142,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 133,125 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 133,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 130,229 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 130,229 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 125,687 miles

Front suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2017 122,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 116,651 miles

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

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 25 Aug 2015 106,461 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 106,458 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 104,470 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,461 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,451 miles

front discs slightly lipped, pads approx.50% wear

nearside rear drop-link wear/play

offside door mirror glass adrift

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,519 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack inner end

Fail 21 Jun 2010 64,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight play in offside steering rack inner end

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,211 miles

Slight wear to OSF anti-roll bar link.

Slight wear/play in OS steering rack inner end.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,866 miles

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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GF53 KKA is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF53 KKA, 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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What year was GF53 KKA registered?

GF53 KKA is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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