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GK53 HNN

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

162,036 mi
Last recorded162,036 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 HNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 162,036 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 162,024 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 160,677 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 160,677 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 158,065 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2023 157,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 154,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside reverse light inoperative

Pass 2 Sep 2021 149,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear n/s/r reverse light not working

handbrake travel could be improved

Fail 1 Sep 2021 149,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged o/s/f brake pipe fowling on top of exhaust mount on subframe, (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear n/s/r reverse light not working

handbrake travel could be improved

Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,146 miles

Hand Brake Lever Has Long Travel And May Require Adjustment

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 141,213 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 141,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 134,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner And Outer Edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner And Outer Edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 134,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner And Outer Edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner And Outer Edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 128,512 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 122,546 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 114,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 114,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,090 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 102,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,325 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 91,619 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,619 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,478 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,744 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,631 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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GK53 HNN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GK53 HNN, 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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GK53 HNN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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