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GK53 HVX

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

162,656 mi
Last recorded162,656 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 HVX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 162,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 155,686 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 155,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 148,513 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 148,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 140,603 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 134,545 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 127,890 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 122,171 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,341 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,264 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,935 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,609 miles

Centre exhaust system is corroded and is delaminating

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Fail 5 Feb 2015 86,601 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,601 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre silencer deteriorated

light damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Feb 2014 79,524 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre silencer deteriorated

light damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,829 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 73,829 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 66,269 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,269 miles

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

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,595 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 59,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,344 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,411 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,803 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GK53 HVX is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 114,093 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 GK53 HVX, 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 22 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK53 HVX registered?

GK53 HVX is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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