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GK53 JVN

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

250,467 mi
Last recorded250,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JVN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 250,467 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 239,925 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 227,484 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 7 Jan 2023 213,388 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 194,915 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 184,510 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 169,938 miles

engine cover & under fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 31 Dec 2018 151,722 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 128,281 miles

exhaust has some surface rust

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,369 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 121,369 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,100 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,650 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,938 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,414 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,288 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 73,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,806 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,490 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,302 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 JVN is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN registered?

GK53 JVN is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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