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GK53 JVC

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,267 mi
Last recorded173,267 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JVC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 173,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 166,728 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 155,317 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 146,861 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

exhaust system rusty

hand brake lever comes up along way

Pass 19 Dec 2014 138,464 miles

lower part of rear number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 15 Jan 2014 131,853 miles

exhaust system starting to rust

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 14 Jan 2014 131,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system starting to rust

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 8 Jan 2013 122,610 miles

rear iner anti roll bar bushes slighly worn

Pass 23 Dec 2011 108,895 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 108,895 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,088 miles

Both lower suspension arm front bushes badly split.

Cambelt replacement due.

Centre exhaust mounting snapped.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 94,088 miles

Both lower suspension arm front bushes badly split.

Cambelt replacement due.

Centre exhaust mounting snapped.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,145 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACKEND

TWO FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

Pass 3 Jan 2009 61,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 61,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,678 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,231 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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GK53 JVC is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JVC, 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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GK53 JVC is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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