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GF53 KKU

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,479 mi
Last recorded104,479 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 KKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,479 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 104,231 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 89,888 miles

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

centre stop not working

Fail 30 Jan 2017 89,888 miles

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

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

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

centre stop not working

Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,879 miles

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

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

evidence of front tyres been fouling bodywork at some point

handbrake travel excessive

high level stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 28 Jan 2016 78,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

evidence of front tyres been fouling bodywork at some point

handbrake travel excessive

high level stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,375 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 62,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,938 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 47,938 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,954 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,592 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,292 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 35,053 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 KKU is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KKU, 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 KKU registered?

GF53 KKU is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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