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GJ53 KXK

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,776 mi
Last recorded186,776 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 KXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 186,776 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 177,233 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 166,676 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 166,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 154,455 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 143,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 131,629 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 131,625 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 118,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 116,663 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 114,802 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 114,802 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 113,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 107,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 99,286 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,179 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,166 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,764 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,740 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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GJ53 KXK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ53 KXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ53 KXK registered?

GJ53 KXK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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